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Tony Washington (offensive lineman)

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Not to be confused with Tony Washington (linebacker) or Tony Washington (wide receiver).

Tony Washington
Born: (1986-02-17) February 17, 1986 (age 38)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight318 lb (144 kg)
CollegeAbilene Christian
High schoolAlcée Fortier
Career history
As player
2010–2011Dallas Vigilantes
2011Calgary Stampeders
2012Allen Wranglers
2012–2013Toronto Argonauts
2014–2017Edmonton Eskimos
2017–2018Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2018–2021Montreal Alouettes
2022Edmonton Elks
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Tony Washington (born February 17, 1986) is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1]

Early life and college

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On May 9, 2003, Washington pleaded guilty to prohibitive sexual conduct after having consensual sex with his sister, Caylen. At the time, he was 16, and she was 15. Washington was processed as an adult and put in jail; he was released after one month. As a result of the charge, he is a registered sex offender.[2][3][4]

Washington played one year of high school football as a junior while living in New Orleans. That year, he was awarded with all-league honors as a member of the Alcée Fortier High School football team.[5] His family moved to Texas after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans. After graduating from high school, Washington did not plan to attend college. He decided to go to college, however, after a car salesman suggested he continue his football career. He then enrolled at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.[6] While at Trinity Valley, Washington was named to the 2007 all-Southwest Junior College Football Conference first team.

Washington then attended Abilene Christian University, playing on the football team for two years and winning the LSC championship in 2008. Both years he was voted the Lone Star Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year.[5]

Professional career

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Though Washington excelled at the NFL Scouting Combine workouts he was undrafted.[1] He was very agile and quick for a lineman, running the 40-yard dash in 5.09 seconds.[5] After leaving school, Washington played for the Dallas Vigilantes of the Arena Football League (AFL) for two years before signing with the Calgary Stampeders in 2011. He was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on July 4, 2012, where he won his first Grey Cup.[1]

Washington was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos from the Argos in May 2014. In his first three seasons in Edmonton he started in 48 games for the club, including the 2015 Grey Cup championship victory. Following the 2016 season Washington signed a contract extension with the Eskimos.[7] He was released by Edmonton on August 7, 2017,[8] and was immediately signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[9]

On July 22, 2018, Washington was traded with teammate Landon Rice to the Montreal Alouettes in the blockbuster Johnny Manziel deal.

Washington re-signed with the Alouettes on a one-year contract extension on December 16, 2020.[10]

The Edmonton Elks announced that they had traded for Washington on January 14, 2022.[11] He was released on December 1, 2022.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cruickshank, Scott (June 19, 2011). "Controversial lineman grateful for second chance in Calgary". The National Post. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  2. ^ "The Mag Archives: When the NFL doesn't give second chances". ESPN.com. August 25, 2010.
  3. ^ Mitchell, Bob (August 24, 2012). "Toronto Argos lineman Tony Washington seeks to overcome sex offender stigma" – via Toronto Star.
  4. ^ Sullum, Jacob (July 2011). "Perverted Justice". Reason. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  5. ^ a b c "Tony Washington, OT". CBS Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  6. ^ Glock, Allison (August 31, 2010). "Unforgiven". ESPN The Magazine. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  7. ^ "Eskimos sign OL Washington to extension - Article - TSN". TSN. December 14, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  8. ^ Campbell, Dave; Mertz, Emily. "Edmonton Eskimos release veteran Tony Washington". Global News. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  9. ^ Chidley, David (August 8, 2017). "Ticats Release Elliott, Kilgore; Sign Washington". CFL Enterprises. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  10. ^ "Adams Jr. restructures deal with Als; team retains WR Eugene Lewis". CFL.ca. December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  11. ^ "Elks acquire Tony Washington and Martese Jackson". Edmonton Elks. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  12. ^ "Decoud, Carter, Washington among Elks cuts". cfl.ca. December 1, 2022.
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