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American football player (1986–2021)
American football player
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]
References
^ Barnhart, Tony (August 25, 2008).
"Atlanta's SEC impact: Alabama's Lorenzo Washington" . Atlanta Journal-Constitution .
^
"It's UGA or 'Bama for blue-chipper: Grayson lineman highly sought" . Atlanta Journal-Constitution . January 28, 2004.
^
"Washington picks Tide over Bulldogs" . Atlanta Journal-Constitution . January 29, 2004.
^ Estes, Gentry (August 22, 2008).
"Nick Saban moves Lorenzo Washington to defensive end, leaving nose tackle to Terrence Cody and Josh Chapman" . Times-Tribune . Archived from
the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2020 .
^ Goodbread, Chase (April 25, 2010).
"Tide's Johnson, Deaderick drafted in final round" . Tuscaloosa News .
^ Herndon, Mike (April 25, 2010).
"Lorenzo Washington agrees to free agent deal with Dallas" . The Press Register . Advance Publications. Archived from
the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ Archer, Todd (July 29, 2010).
"Cowboys cut kicker Alvarado, DE Washington and add Teddy Williams, Sadler-McQueen" . The Dallas Morning News . A. H. Belo Corporation. Archived from
the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ Reiss, Mike (November 3, 2010).
"DL Washington joins practice squad" . ESPN. Archived from
the original on November 8, 2010. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ Price, Christopher (January 3, 2011).
"Pats Put Ron Brace on IR, release Lorenzo Washington" . WEEI Sports Radio Network. Archived from
the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^
"Transactions" . New York Jets. Archived from
the original on September 4, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ Mehta, Manish (September 3, 2011).
"Jets trim roster to 53; make two trades" . New York Daily News . Mortimer Zuckerman. Archived from
the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011 .
^
"Detroit Lions Fill Practice Squad Roster" . September 2, 2012.
^
"Former Alabama DL Lorenzo Washington passes away" . BamaOnLine .
^ Guerrero, Maria (February 24, 2021).
"17 Dallas County Deaths Investigated for Possible Links to Winter Storm" . NBCDFW . Retrieved January 1, 2022 .
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