Thaddaeus Washington (born November 10, 1983, in

New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans

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for the

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of the

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. He was originally signed by the Buffalo Bills as an

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in 2007. He played college football at

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Professional career

Washington signed with the

in March 2008.

References

1983 births Living people Players of American football from New Orleans Players of Canadian football from New Orleans American football linebackers Colorado Buffaloes football players Buffalo Bills players Edmonton Elks players {{defensive-lineman-1980s-stub