Washington recorded 56 yards on three kickoff returns whereas solely taking part in on particular groups (21 snaps) throughout Sunday’s 22-14 loss to the Panthers.
Washington reverted again to a core special-teams function with beginning operating again Alvin Kamara again Week 3. The 28-year-old additionally took over kickoff returns for the Saints after extensive receiver Deonte Harty was dominated a wholesome scratch forward of Sunday’s sport. After recovering a muff on his first return, Washington averaged 18.7 yards per return whereas by no means making it previous New Orleans’ 25-yard line. The seventh-year operating again has performed a minimum of 200 special-teams snaps in every of the final three seasons, although he ought to relinquish his present return duties as soon as Harty is again within the lineup.