Ted Washington played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft.
13 Facts About Ted Washington
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Ted Washington played for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, and Cleveland Browns before retiring after the 2007 season.
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Also notable for his longevity, Washington was a starting nose tackle, one of the most physically demanding positions in football, until the age of 39.
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At Tampa Bay Technical High School in Tampa, Ted Washington was a four-sport standout in football, track, baseball, and wrestling.
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The 1993 season was a progression from the previous season as Ted Washington made 41 tackles and three sacks.
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Ted Washington was among the players who harassed 49ers head trainer Lindsy McLean, who is gay.
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Ted Washington was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent on February 24,1995.
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Ted Washington was traded to the New England Patriots on August 20,2003.
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Ted Washington was part of a defense that was ranked 4th overall and finished the season with 45 tackles.
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Ted Washington started all 16 games and finished the season with 41 tackles and three sacks.
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Ted Washington was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 13,2006.
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In 2012, Ted Washington was a nominee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2013.
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Ted Washington is the son of former Houston Oilers linebacker Ted Washington, Sr.