http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3792 Recent articles about Leon Washington en-us CB Donald Strickland suffered a concussion Sunday and it out indefinitely. CB Dwight Lowery is listed as doubtful from an upper ankle sprain he suffered during a kickoff return Sunday. Obviously the loss of Leon Washington is hurting the Jets big time. - The 49ers have dropped tampering charges against the Jets in connection with WR [...] Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:11:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injury_updates_and_Notes/1623357 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injury_updates_and_Notes/1623357 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injury_updates_and_Notes/1623357 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/5/05c61b6c2fa7d3a1b263acb5f4385e7bdcd328f2/small/New_York_Jets_bc9e.jpg More photos » by Tony Avelar - AP Browse more photos » Leon Washington is expecting to be back for offseason workouts in March. "My goal is, which I'm very optimistic about, is to get back in March for initial training," said Washington, speaking to the New York media for the first time since his injury in Oakland. "I want to be moving around pretty good. I want to be able to work out with the guys... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Expects_to_Be_Ready_for_OTAs_in_March/1600716 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Expects_to_Be_Ready_for_OTAs_in_March/1600716 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Expects_to_Be_Ready_for_OTAs_in_March/1600716 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/3/f3c198c7100b050033257040492e40120790f503/small/New_York_Jets_51d8.jpg FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Leon Washington now has a better appreciation for the smaller luxuries, the simple tasks he was able to do easily before he broke his right leg nearly a month ago. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:34:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injured_Jet_Washington_upbeat_on_long_road_back/1598438 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injured_Jet_Washington_upbeat_on_long_road_back/1598438 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injured_Jet_Washington_upbeat_on_long_road_back/1598438 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/f/0f8e5c55d88ce20e8477b6333024b4faf5ed243b/small/New_England_Patriots_7415.jpg New York Jets running back-kick returner Leon Washington expects to fully recover from his broken right leg, and is 'very optimistic' about working out with the team when it begins offseason programs in March. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:27:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jets_Washington_over_worst_expects_full_recovery/1596751 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jets_Washington_over_worst_expects_full_recovery/1596751 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jets_Washington_over_worst_expects_full_recovery/1596751 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/5/d51bbf0a2229178df31da075f3075481655c0100/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90984858.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A4CC156FDAC34E287CCCB61300B86C5A3AEDB196C04E3DB8.jpg An upbeat Leon Washington, four weeks removed from his gruesome leg injury, said today that he’s ahead of schedule and hopes to rejoin his teammates next March for the start of the off-season conditioning program. “My goal is, which I’m very optimistic about, is to get back in March for initial training,” said Washington, speaking to the New York media for the first time since his injury in Oakland. “I want to be moving around pretty good. I want to be able to... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:54:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_predicts_speedy_recovery/1595657 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_predicts_speedy_recovery/1595657 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_predicts_speedy_recovery/1595657 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/5/c5e2650019465d4140414498ba6b2a2819d7e245/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90984661.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D09448BCAC6D11FF067CCCB61300B86C5A83B4725445EE790A.jpg FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Leon Washington said he isn't bothered he got hurt during a contract year, and the dynamic kick returner/running back is "reasonably optimistic" he'll be ready by opening weekend in 2010. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:56:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injured_Jet_Washington_says_hes_not_discouraged/1554495 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injured_Jet_Washington_says_hes_not_discouraged/1554495 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injured_Jet_Washington_says_hes_not_discouraged/1554495 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/93ab1420187ca86a4c2e48edf11cd86ace6c34c8/small/New_England_Patriots_98cc.jpg Leon Washington, who suffered a gruesome broken leg three weeks ago in Oakland, said he's "reasonably optimistic" that he'll be ready for next season. He said he's on a 6-to-12 month timetable. He also said he has no regrets about the way he handled his contract situation. "I'm reasonably optimistic I'll be good to go by the start of the 2010 season," Washington said in a phone interview with columnist Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union, his ho... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:14:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Washington_speaks/1552659 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Washington_speaks/1552659 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Washington_speaks/1552659 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2a9b8ca83cf589153060fdf26d2667e6281ebbec/small/New_York_Jets_114a.jpg by Tony Avelar - AP View full size photo » Leon Washington was at Jets practice yesterday. Three weeks after suffering his gruesome, season-ending compound leg fracture in Oakland, Jets running back Leon Washington returned to the practice field today _ an inspiring sight to his teammates. The popular Washington, whose injury was so serious he had to have emergency surgery immediately following the game and stayed behind in th... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Washington_Pays_a_Visit_to_Practice/1537226 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Washington_Pays_a_Visit_to_Practice/1537226 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_Washington_Pays_a_Visit_to_Practice/1537226 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/179c8c4ae9eb6477b9a3897e93f0c09423a56fae/small/New_York_Jets_d8e6.jpg In this week's Sports Illustrated poll, Leon Washington was named by his peers as one of the top returners in the NFL. Nearly 300 players responded to this question: Who is the league's most dangerous return man? The results: Devin Hester, Bears 48.6% Josh Cribbs, Browns 14.9% Leon Washington, Jets 8.9% Darren Sproles, Chargers 7.8% Roscoe Parrish, Bills 6.4% Washington, who suffered a severe broken leg more than two weeks ago in Oakland, made an appearance yester... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:58:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Some_love_for_Leon/1537327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Some_love_for_Leon/1537327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Some_love_for_Leon/1537327 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/93ab1420187ca86a4c2e48edf11cd86ace6c34c8/small/New_England_Patriots_98cc.jpg More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Browse more photos » Leon Washington's clearly going to be missed. He does so much for the Jets, there's no way to simply replace him. It's a job for many. Change of Pace Back: Shonn Greene Some people questioned the Jets moving up in the third round and selling almost the entire second day of their Draft to get Greene. They viewed it as a luxury pick. It sure looks like a ... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Replacing_Leon_Washington/1449457 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Replacing_Leon_Washington/1449457 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Replacing_Leon_Washington/1449457 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/179c8c4ae9eb6477b9a3897e93f0c09423a56fae/small/New_York_Jets_d8e6.jpg Leon Washington suffered a broken right leg Sunday, during the New York Jets 38-0 victory over the Oakland Raiders, when a Raiders defender landed on Washington’s leg during the Jets first possession from scrimmage.  Washington’s fibula bone fractured and broke through the skin.  The injury will be season-ending with a timetable for recovery of about [...] Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:53:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Washington_done_for_season/1437197 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Washington_done_for_season/1437197 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Washington_done_for_season/1437197 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/eadbf8a1cd2a1cfe27886d830e297d995b8e23be/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91833875.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D06CAD54369B9C14C4B40A1EDD9D1EE89C26D8A659A5E5E752.jpg More photos » by Tony Avelar - AP Browse more photos » One area the Jets are really going to miss Leon Washington is in the return game. He was a threat to take it to the house every time he touched it. Don't fear, though. Part of his success was due to the men in front of him. Just remember, Washington took over two years ago for Justin Miller. Miller was a Pro Bowl returner. A few years before Miller arrived, the... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:38:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mike_Westhoff_Will_Help_the_Jets_Overcome_Leon_Washingtons_Absence_on_Kickoffs/1436623 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mike_Westhoff_Will_Help_the_Jets_Overcome_Leon_Washingtons_Absence_on_Kickoffs/1436623 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mike_Westhoff_Will_Help_the_Jets_Overcome_Leon_Washingtons_Absence_on_Kickoffs/1436623 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/5/d51bbf0a2229178df31da075f3075481655c0100/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90984858.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A4CC156FDAC34E287CCCB61300B86C5A3AEDB196C04E3DB8.jpg The Jets' season was rocked with another bad injury at the Oakland Coliseum. Jets RB Leon Washington is out for the season after breaking his right leg today against the Raiders. Washington suffered a fractured fibula that required emergency surgery. According to players, the bone broke through the skin. One player said, "I could see blood spurting out. I've never seen anything like that before." It could be a career-threatening injury. An unidentified player landed on... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:49:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_done_for_year_possibly_career/1433754 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_done_for_year_possibly_career/1433754 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Leon_done_for_year_possibly_career/1433754 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/0/500c6e52226717ee148aaab1219e24d9c19be982/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91023302.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D010AF31FF4A7EA68BD14302D8438B9C0A66CE0CE9F827BB84.jpg More photos » by Kevin Rivoli - AP Browse more photos » Leon Washington's season is over after breaking his right leg today in Oakland. Jets RB Leon washington is out for the season after breaking his right leg today against the Raiders. He was taken to a local hospital, where it's believed surgery will be performed. This is believed to be a serious fracture. An unidentified player landed on Washington's leg as he went down awkwa... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:50:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Leon_Washington_Out_for_the_Season_With_a_Broken_Leg/1433568 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Leon_Washington_Out_for_the_Season_With_a_Broken_Leg/1433568