The Broncos placed Washington on the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Washington was unable to practice throughout the week with this illness, making it no surprise that he's been placed on Denver's NFI list. The veteran running back has appeared in 13 games for the Broncos this season, playing 247 of his 248 total snaps on special teams.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Questionable to play Sunday
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Washington (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
The veteran running back didn't practice this week. Washington has played just one offensive snap this season but has seen 247 on special teams as a key contributor in kick coverage.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Not listed on injury report
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Washington (illness) wasn't listed on Denver's injury report Wednesday.
Washington missed last week's win over the Browns with an illness but is now healthy again. The 29-year-old should be good to go for Sunday's game versus the Texans, where he'll look to contribute on special teams.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Under the weather
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Washington (illness) is inactive Sunday against the Browns, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Washington first appeared on the team's injury report Friday due to the illness, which will keep him from suiting up for a Week 12 matchup with Cleveland. His absence shouldn't impact the team's backfield, as Washington typically only sees snaps on special teams.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Questionable for Week 12
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Washington (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Washington popped up on Friday's injury report after he did not participate in practice while dealing with an illness. All but one of his 158 snaps this season has been on special teams, as he's fourth on the backfield depth chart.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Limited to special teams
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Washington played all 17 of his snaps on special teams Monday in the Broncos' 24-22 win over the Bills.
Washington has suited up for each of Denver's past eight games, but he's been deployed almost exclusively on special teams. He's played just one snap on offense and will continue to remain buried on the depth chart at running back behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Signed to active roster
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The Broncos promoted Washington from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Washington will now join the Broncos' active roster as Javonte Williams (hip) is expected to miss time. The 29-year-old will likely have most of his snaps come on special teams but could still see some playing time on offense behind Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin.
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Dwayne Washington: Reverts to practice squad
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Washington reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday.
Washington was called up ahead of Denver's win against Chicago and ended up playing seven snaps, all of which came on special teams. With Javonte Williams (hip) expected to miss some time, Washington could be in line to return to the active roster again.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Joins active roster
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The Broncos elevated Washington to the active roster Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Since this is the third time the Broncos have called Washington up from the practice squad, the team will have to sign him to the active roster if it wishes to play him beyond Sunday's contest against the Bears. Washington has played 39 snaps in two contests -- all on special teams -- and is likely to reprise that role should he see the field in Week 4.
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Dwayne Washington: Reverts to practice squad
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Denver reverted Washington to its practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Washington was elevated to the active roster for the second time this season Week 3 and saw all of his work on special teams, logging 21 snaps. He doesn't appear to be an offensive option for the Broncos while Javonte Williams, Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin are all healthy. Denver can elevate Washington from the practice squad once more this season before they'd need to sign him to the 53-man roster in order for him to play.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Promoted to active roster
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The Broncos elevated Washington to their active roster Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Washington made his Broncos debut in Week 2 against the Commanders, and he played in 18 snaps on special teams. He'll likely resume that role for Denver's Week 3 bout against Miami on Sunday.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Promoted to active roster
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Washington was elevated to the Broncos' active roster Saturday.
Washington's addition to the active roster means the Broncos are rolling with four options in the backfield. He is not likely to see much work, if any, at running back, but the 29-year-old could be used on special teams.
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Dwayne Washington: Snags practice squad spot
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Washington was added to the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Washington failed to make it through final roster cuts, but he will remain in Denver nonetheless. He spent his previous five seasons in New Orleans, so his releationship with head coach Sean Payton was likely beneficial in the team's decision to keep him around. The veteran running back will now look to stay ready for an opportunity to get called up to the 53-man roster.
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Broncos' Dwayne Washington: Finds new home
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Washington signed with the Broncos on Wednesday, Ben Swanson of the team's official site reports.
Washington closed out the 2022 campaign on the Saints' reserve/non-football illness list, but he's now healthy and ready to earn a role on Denver's roster in 2023. The 29-year-old spent the last five seasons in New Orleans, mostly handling a role on special teams. He'll now be reunited with Sean Payton, his former head coach for four of his years in New Orleans.
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Saints' Dwayne Washington: Moves to NFI list
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Washington (illness) was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Washington hasn't played since Week 13 while dealing with migraine issues. The move will end his season early and ensure he is out Sunday against the Panthers. He'll look to return next season, while the move also opens a roster spot for the Saints.
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Saints' Dwayne Washington: Remains out Sunday
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Washington (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Washington has been unable to practice over the last three weeks due to a migraine, Terrin Waack of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. It's unclear whether the running back will be able to suit up for the Saints' regular-season finale in Week 18.
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Saints' Dwayne Washington: Absent from Thursday's session
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Washington (illness) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Washington was unavailable for both of New Orleans' previous two games due to an illness, but Saints coach Dennis Allen recently explained that the 28-year-old has been dealing with a cluster of migraine headaches, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. With Washington potentially on his way to missing a third consecutive contest Sunday against the Eagles and Alvin Kamara (quadriceps/personal) carrying
a questionable tag, David Johnson, Eno Benjamin and Taysom Hill could serve as the team's top ball carriers come New Year's Day.
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Saints' Dwayne Washington: Ruled out
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Washington (illness) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Washington didn't practice at all during Week 15 prep due to an illness, so despite him being listed as questionable, it's not surprising to see him ruled out. Eno Benjamin (coach's decision) is also inactive, and Mark Ingram (knee) is out for the season, leaving David Johnson as the only active backup behind Alvin Kamara. However, Taysom Hill figures to get a few carries as well.
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Saints' Dwayne Washington: Iffy for Sunday
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Washington (illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Washington didn't practice at all during Week 15 prep due to an illness, but he still has a chance to suit up Sunday. If the reserve running back is sidelined, newcomers David Johnson and Eno Benjamin would be the top backups behind Alvin Kamara.
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Saints' Dwayne Washington: Dealing with illness
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Washington didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Washington landed on the injury report Wednesday as a non-participant due to an illness. The severity of the aliment remains unclear, but the backup running back will have two more opportunities to practice before the Saints need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
