The Facts: The Saints re-signed Washington, according to the NFL's Thursday transactions report.

Diehards Line: Washington, who has been with the Saints since 2018, was the team's No. 3 running back last season behind Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray, and was a large factor in the team's special-teams units. On the season, Washington had one special-teams tackle and two special-teams assisted tackles. Washington also returned one kick for 12 yards. Offensively, Washington had eight carries for 60 yards and one catch for 6 yards last season. Over his career, Washington has played in 46 games and has 523 yards rushing on 156 carries with one touchdown, plus 82 yards receiving on 13 catches.