new team; 29 went to first-round draft pick Earl Thomas. During the September 26, 2010, game against the San Diego Chargers, Washington set a Seahawks record with 2 kickoff return touchdowns. He returned the opening kickoff of the 2nd half for a team record 101 yards, then in the 4th quarter he ran 99 yards for his second kickoff touchdown of the game. On March 1, 2011, Washington signed a four-year deal worth $12.5 million to stay with the Seattle Seahawks. Due to the signing of wide receiver Percy Harvin, Leon Washington was released by the Seahawks on March 12, 2013. New England Patriots On March 14, 2013, Washington signed with the New England Patriots. On September 1, 2013, Patriots released Leon Washington during final roster cuts. On September 7, the Patriots re-signed Washington. On November 23, 2013, he was released. Tennessee Titans On November 26, 2013, Washington signed with the Tennessee Titans. Washington re-signed with the Titans to another one-year deal on March 12, 2014. Post-playing career On March 11, 2019, the Lions hired Washington as WCF minority coaching assistantship/offense and special teams coach. On February 10, 2021, the Jets hired Washington as special teams assistant coach. Records NFL records Most kickoff return touchdowns in a single game: 2 (2010 vs San Diego Chargers) (tied with 9 others) NY Jets franchise records Most career kickoff return touchdowns (4) Most kickoff return touchdowns in a single season: 3 (2007) Most all-purpose yards in a single season: 2,337 (2008) Seahawks franchise records Most career kickoff return touchdowns (4) Second longest kickoff return touchdown: 101 (2010 vs San Diego Chargers) Most kickoff return touchdowns in a single game: 2 (2010) Personal Washington's 2006 Bowman "Signs of the Future" card with the Jets caused a great deal of controversy during the third week of November 2006, in which it appears that he is making an obscene gesture. The card sold on eBay during that time for more than four times its book value. Washington insists his gesture is a popular hand gesture among his friends in his hometown. Leon Washington Foundation Washington established a charitable organization called the Leon Washington Foundation whose mission it is to assist low-income families in the Jacksonville, Florida area with education, sports, and life skills. The Foundation provides programs intended to enlighten, inspire, and educate underprivileged youths to live stronger, healthier, and more productive lives. A major annual