Leon Washington began his NFL career with the New York Jets, earning first-team AP All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors during the 2008 season. Seattle acquired him in 2010 via a trade involving a fifth-round pick. In just three seasons with the Seahawks, Washington became one of the most prolific return specialists in franchise history. He was named second-team AP All-Pro in his first season with the team, later being named special teams captain in 2011 and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2012. Washington ranks third in punt returns (104) and punt return yards (1,069) in Seahawks history. He also has the second-most kickoff return yards (3,299) and holds the franchise record for most kickoff return touchdowns (4), including two in a single game against the Chargers in 2010. Washington tied an NFL record with eight career kickoff return touchdowns and holds the Seahawks' record for most career return yards (4,398). He later played for New England and Tennessee.