Washington, who’s 32, won two Super Bowl rings with Pittsburgh.
New England Patriots
Goodell: Patriots won’t get draft picks back
The NFL commissioner rejected a bid from owner Robert Kraft to have the picks reinstated.
Bennett looks to get into the flow with Patriots
New England’s new tight end Martellus Bennett, a Pro Bowler in 2014, is eager to learn the system, team with Rob Gronkowski and catch Tom Brady passes.
Patriots sign defensive end Chris Long
The eight-year NFL veteran has 54.5 career sacks.
Patriots trade Chandler Jones to Arizona
The defensive end had 36 sacks in four seasons with New England.
Patriots sign free agent wide receiver Chris Hogan
He had 36 catches for 450 yards and two touchdowns last season for Buffalo.
Patriots reportedly pick up Gronkowski’s option
New England will keep Pro Bowl tight end through 2019 season.
Judges’ questions suggest appeals court will restore Tom Brady’s suspension
The three-judge panel is tough on lawyers for both the NFL and the players’ union in Thursday’s hearing on the Deflategate case.
NFL notebook: Patriots cut LaFell, Chandler
Releasing the wide receiver and tight end will save the team more than $5 million in cap space.
Report: Brady, Patriots agree to 2-year extension
The deal runs through the 2019 season, when Brady will be 42 years old.