Saints seek 4th straight win vs Falcons, but with new QB
The New Orleans Saints are seeking their fourth straight victory against the Atlanta Falcons but enter the game with a new starting quarterbackNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Saints' Thomas out for season after setback; Hill practices
New Orleans Saints two-time All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas says he won’t play this season because of complications related to ankle surgery last summerNOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again Washington (neck) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Washington absence will mark his second straight due to a neck injury. He was unable to practice all week, so this news is relatively unsurprising. He is primarily used on special teams when healthy.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 7 Washington (neck) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Seahawks, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Washington didn't practice at all this week, so it's not a surprise to see him ruled out for Monday's contest. When healthy, he is primarily used on special teams, so his absence shouldn't affect the Saints' offensive rotations.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Washington (neck) has missed consecutive practices ahead of Monday's matchup with the Seahawks.
Impact Washington's status for Week 7 will become more clear once Saturday's practice report is revealed. When healthy, he is primarily used on special teams to go along with providing depth at running back.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs two offensive snaps Washington logged two offensive snaps during Sunday's 33-22 win over the Football Team.
Impact Despite speculation that Washington could serve as the No. 2 running back in the absence of Tony Jones (ankle), the kick return specialist was limited to two offensive snaps, possibly due to getting shaken up on a helmet-to-helmet hit on punt coverage during the second quarter. In the end, Alvin Kamara hogged 88 percent of the offensive snaps while Devine Ozigbo (seven snaps) and fullback Alex Armah (16) filled in behind him. While it seems possible that Washington could get a few offensive touches while Jones remains on injured reserve for at least the next two weeks, it does not seem as if he'll be used as a direct replacement in the complementary role Jones enjoyed.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Looks like Kamara's top backup Washington was working with the second-team offense during warmups ahead of Sunday's game in Washington and is expected to serve as the No. 2 back behind Alvin Kamara, John Hendrix...
Impact Washington will bump up a spot on the depth chart after Kamara's previous top understudy, Tony Jones (ankle), was moved to injured reserve Wednesday. Since joining New Orleans in 2018, Washington has been deployed almost exclusively on special teams, logging only 79 offensive snaps across three-plus seasons. Even with Jones out of the mix, expect Washington to handle a light role on offense, most likely just subbing in when Kamara requires a breather.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Two touches in Jones' absence Washington rushed once for five yards while securing his only target for six yards during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants.
Impact After seeing zero offensive snaps over the first three weeks of the season, Washington saw a couple of touches after Tony Jones was carted off with an ankle injury. If Jones needs to miss time, Washington's fantasy stock could rise depending on whether the Saints bring in any backfield reinforcements.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stuck on special teams Washington logged 14 snaps on special teams during Sunday's 38-3 win over Green Bay.
Impact Washington didn't see any action on offense as the No. 3 back behind Alvin Kamara and Tony Jones, nor did he get a chance to return a kickoff since Green Bay only kicked off once and it went for a touchback. The 27-year-old will look to get his first touch of the season when the Saints travel to Carolina in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moves up to No. 3 RB Washington is the Saints' No. 3 running back after Latavius Murray was released Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Washington was able to secure a spot on New Orleans' initial 53-man roster and has now moved up the depth chart since the team has parted ways with Murray. Washington had 16 carries for 75 yards in 27 games for the Saints over the past two seasons, and he's unlikely to have a significant offensive role in 2021 if Alvin Kamara and Tony Jones remain healthy.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not going anywhere Washington secured a roster spot, Mike Triplett of ESPN reports.
Impact Washington probably won't see many offensive touches as long as Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray and Tony Jones are healthy, but he should continue on as a solid contributor on special teams, particularly at kick returner.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid preseason showing Washington rushed four times for 16 yards while catching two of two targets for 39 yards during Monday's preseason victory over the Jaguars.
Impact After seeing no touches on six offensive snaps in the preseason opener, Washington was more involved offensively and he didn't get bottled up as frequently as Latavius Murray and Devonta Freeman did. However, with Alvin Kamara and Tony Jones also above Washington on the depth chart, his case for a roster spot will likely come down to special teams. While he didn't return any kickoffs Monday, Washington returned two in the opener and through two preseason games his 24.0-yard average tops the team.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints cut Amukamara, waive Maher among several roster moves
Saints coach Sean Payton says the Saints have cut cornerback Prince Amukamara and waived kicker Brett Maher with an injury designationAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints add veteran Freeman to running back corps
Former Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman is joining the New Orleans SaintsAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints seem likely to trade Latavius Murray after re-signing Washington The New Orleans Saints are bringing back Dwayne Washington and Ty Montgomery next season, and that could signal the end of Latavius Murray's...
MARCH 11, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
AP source: Saints cut receiver Sanders, linebacker Alexander
A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Saints have informed receiver Emmanuel Sanders and linebacker Kwon Alexander they'll be releasedMARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Staying in New Orleans Washington signed a contract extension with the Saints on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Washington hasn't played more than 46 offensive snaps in any of the last three seasons with the Saints, but the 26-year-old offers dependable backfield depth, and he can contribute as a kick returner in a pinch. Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray (quadriceps) are both returning for 2021, so Washington's duties will be reserved primarily to special teams once again.
MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 15 yards in 2020 Washington rushed eight times for 15 yards over 11 regular-season games in 2020.
Impact Washington saw very limited action as a running back this season, and he ended the year with one fewer touch than he saw in 2019, including no work as a receiver. He played primarily on special teams, and that's likely the role he'll fill in 2021 if he returns to the Saints. Washington will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after spending the last three seasons with New Orleans.
JANUARY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from COVID list The Saints activated Washington (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Washington was forced to miss Week 17 after landing on the COVID list as a high-risk close contact, but he'll now be eligible to return to team facilities. Latavius Murray (undislosed) also returned from the COVID list Wednesday, though Alvin Kamara (illness) remains iffy for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Bears. Washington could see an increased depth role if Kamara can't go.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday Washington was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and is out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Washington, along with Latavius Murray, are both considered high-risk close contacts to Alvin Kamara, who has tested positive for the coronavirus. As a result, all three will be sidelined for the regular-season finale. In their absence. Ty Montgomery should see a significant increase in reps at running back. New Orleans is also expected to promote Tony Jones from the practice squad, and Taysom Hill could potentially get some more run as well.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three carries in win Washington rushed three times for six yards in the Saints' 31-3 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
Impact With New Orleans leading this one comfortably throughout, the offense went on cruise control, leading to Washington's appearance. Coming into the contest, he sported five carries for nine yards on the season, all of which he racked up in a Week 9 rout of Tampa Bay. Unless the Saints are up big in a blowout, Washington is unlikely to take the field and will remain mostly a special-teams contributor.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No limitations Wednesday Washington (back) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Impact Washington was sidelined the past two games by the back injury, but it appears he's healthy heading into Week 12. The 26-year-old is unlikely to have much of an offensive role as long as Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray continue to be available.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins
Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to miss second straight game Washington (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Washington can't seem to shake this back injury, and he wasn't able to practice this week. His absence won't affect the offensive dynamic much unless either Alvin Kamara or Latavius Murray suffers an injury, in which case Ty Montgomery would handle some backfield reps.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kamara-Jones a marquee matchup when Saints host Falcons
Alvin Kamara’s next chance to build on his prolific season comes against a Falcons defense that hopes it has an answer to the Saints’ dynamic running backNOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
