NEW YORK - Former New York Jets star running back/kick returner Leon Washington has been hired by new coach Robert Saleh as a special teams assistant. The 38-year-old Washington will work with special teams co-ordinator Brant Boyer, who is expected to be retained by Saleh. Washington spent the last two seasons on Detroit’s staff as part of the team’s William Clay Ford Minority Coaching Assistantship Program. He worked with the special teams and offensive staffs, as well as assisted in the weight room. Washington is tied with Josh Cribbs for the NFL record with eight career kickoff returns for touchdowns.

Source: thestar February 10, 2021 19:41 UTC