Lorenzo Washington Explained
Lorenzo Washington (December 2, 1986 – February 14, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Alabama.
He was also a member of the New England Patriots, New York Jets and Detroit Lions.
College career
A native of Loganville, Georgia, Washington attended Grayson High School before enrolling at the University of Alabama.[1] [2] [3] In August 2008, head coach Nick Saban moved him from nose tackle to defensive end.[4] Washington was a member of Alabama's 2009 national championship team.[5]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Washington signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 25, 2010.[6] He was released on July 29, 2010, after a hamstring injury prevented Washington from practicing with the team.[7]
New England Patriots
Washington was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on November 3, 2010.[8] He was released on January 3, 2011.[9]
New York Jets
Washington was signed by the New York Jets to a future contract on January 26, 2011.[10] He was waived on September 2.[11]
Detroit Lions
On September 2, 2012, the Detroit Lions signed Washington to their practice squad.[12]
Death
Washington died in his Dallas home of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on February 14, 2021, aged 34.[13] [14]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Barnhart . Tony . August 25, 2008 . Atlanta's SEC impact: Alabama's Lorenzo Washington . Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- News: January 28, 2004 . It's UGA or 'Bama for blue-chipper: Grayson lineman highly sought . Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- News: January 29, 2004 . Washington picks Tide over Bulldogs . Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- News: Estes . Gentry . August 22, 2008 . Nick Saban moves Lorenzo Washington to defensive end, leaving nose tackle to Terrence Cody and Josh Chapman . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121006164914/http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/mobileregister/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fsports%2F1219396543160450.xml&coll=3 . October 6, 2012 . March 18, 2020 . Times-Tribune.
- News: Goodbread . Chase . April 25, 2010 . Tide's Johnson, Deaderick drafted in final round . Tuscaloosa News.
- News: Herndon, Mike . April 25, 2010 . Lorenzo Washington agrees to free agent deal with Dallas . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110427035556/http://blog.al.com/press-register-sports/2010/04/lorenzo_washington_agrees_to_f.html . April 27, 2011 . August 19, 2011 . The Press Register . Advance Publications.
- News: Archer, Todd . July 29, 2010 . Cowboys cut kicker Alvarado, DE Washington and add Teddy Williams, Sadler-McQueen . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121021032150/http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20100729-cowboys-cut-kicker-alvarado-de-washington-and-add-teddy-williams-sadler-mcqueen.ece . October 21, 2012 . August 19, 2011 . The Dallas Morning News . A. H. Belo Corporation.
- Web site: Reiss, Mike . November 3, 2010 . DL Washington joins practice squad . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20101108065950/http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4686665/dl-washington-joins-practice-squad . November 8, 2010 . August 19, 2011 . ESPN.
- Web site: Price, Christopher . January 3, 2011 . Pats Put Ron Brace on IR, release Lorenzo Washington . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111008003907/http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/01/03/pats-put-ron-brace-on-ir-release-lorenzo-washington/ . October 8, 2011 . August 19, 2011 . WEEI Sports Radio Network.
- Web site: Transactions . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110904003316/http://prod.www.jets.clubs.nfl.com/team/transactions.html . September 4, 2011 . August 19, 2011 . New York Jets.
- News: Mehta, Manish . September 3, 2011 . Jets trim roster to 53; make two trades . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103170833/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/jets-trim-roster-to-53-make-two-trades . November 3, 2012 . September 3, 2011 . New York Daily News . Mortimer Zuckerman.
- Web site: September 2, 2012 . Detroit Lions Fill Practice Squad Roster .
- Web site: Potter . Charlie . Former Alabama DL Lorenzo Washington passes away . 247Sports . 2021-02-15 . 2024-07-22.
- News: Guerrero . Maria . February 24, 2021 . 17 Dallas County Deaths Investigated for Possible Links to Winter Storm . January 1, 2022 . NBCDFW.