Washington recorded 56 yards on three kickoff returns while exclusively playing on special teams (21 snaps) during Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Washington reverted back to a core special-teams role with starting running back Alvin Kamara back Week 3. The 28-year-old also took over kickoff returns for the Saints after wide receiver Deonte Harty was ruled a healthy scratch ahead of Sunday's game. After recovering a muff on his first return, Washington averaged 18.7 yards per return while never making it past New Orleans' 25-yard line. The seventh-year running back has played at least 200 special-teams snaps in each of the last three seasons, though he should relinquish his current return duties once Harty is back in the lineup.

Washington recorded four carries for 18 yards while lining up on four total offense snaps during the Saints' 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Washington finished as New Orleans' second-leading rusher behind Mark Ingram (10 carries, 60 yards) with No. 1 running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) sidelined against Tampa Bay. However, the 28-year-old running back only played a total of four offensive snaps behind Ingram (25 offensive snaps) and Tony Jones (32 offensive snaps), as he recorded three of his four total carries for 15 yards on subsequent plays late in the third quarter. Washington, who played 249 special-teams snaps last season, actually saw his most significant usage come in this phase against the Buccaneers (18), and he will likely revert back to this role as a core special teamer once Kamara returns.

Washington (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Buccaneers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Alvin Kamara (ribs) out, Washington and Tony Jones are on hand to work behind Mark Ingram in the Saints' Week 2 backfield.

Washington (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Washington was limited at practice all week but still has a chance to make his season debut Sunday. Alvin Kamara (ribs), Mark Ingram (ankle) and Washington are all questionable for Week 2, so it's unclear what the Saints backfield will look like against Tampa Bay.

Washington (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Washington didn't practice at all last week before being sidelined for the season opener. His return to practice is an encouraging sign, but if he isn't upgraded to a full participant Thursday or Friday, he could be in danger of missing a second straight game.

Washington (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Falcons, Rod Walker of NOLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Washington wasn't expected to garner a major offensive role in the season opener, but he has been a major special-teams contributor over his past four seasons in New Orleans. The extent of his current hamstring injury remains unclear, but he didn't practice at all this week, so it's possible he'll be sidelined beyond Week 1.

The Saints re-signed Washington on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Washington was promptly let go by the Saints on Wednesday after initially making the team's 53-man roster the day before, though he'll now return on a new deal after some slight roster restructuring. The 28-year-old running back registered 16 rushing yards on just four carries last year, though he played a core special-teams role (249 snaps) for New Orleans in 2021. Washington should also provide depth behind backup rushers Mark Ingram and Tony Jones this regular season.

The Saints released Washington on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Washington signed a one-year deal with the Saints in April and initially made the team's 53-man roster, but he's been let go just one day later. The 28-year-old running back hasn't garnered a substantial offensive role since his rookie season in Detroit, but he was a solid special teams player across all four of his campaigns in New Orleans.

Washington signed a one-year contract with the Saints on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Washington was drafted by the Lions in the seventh round of the 2016 Draft and has appeared in 71 regular-season games and four postseason contests. He's totaled 157 carries for 554 yards and one touchdown while catching 15 passes for 94 yards during his seven-year career. Since joining New Orleans in 2018, Washington has been a standout special-teams player and figures to garner a similar role in 2022.

Washington (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Washington was forced to miss Monday's loss to the Dolphins while in the health and safety protocols, though he should be poised to return for Sunday's matchup against Carolina. He has played nearly exclusively on special teams this season and has picked up only four carries and two receptions across 12 games as a result.