The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Washington signed his tender contract offer Thursday and hopes to be recovered from a broken right leg in time for training camp. "It's great to be back," a healthy-looking Washington said. "Walking in today, I felt all the love like I've felt the past four years."

Diehards Line:Washington, a fourth-round pick in 2006, received a second-round tender last month worth $1.759 million. The former Pro Bowl kick returner suffered a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula at Oakland on Oct. 25 and missed the rest of the season. He has been running in straight lines and feeling good. "Next week, we'll do some reassessing and see where I'm at," Washington said. "We'll shoot for a target. Everything looks good and looks right on target for me to be back for the regular season and hopefully for training camp. ..." We'll remind you that even if healthy, Washington's role in the offense -- working behind newcomer LaDainian Tomlinson and second-year man Shonn Greene remains to be seen.