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Daryl Washington | Linebacker

Team: Arizona Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 10/9/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 230
College: TCU
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Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington has pled not guilty in his domestic assault case.
He's due back in court on July 3. Washington is accused of breaking his ex-girlfriend's collarbone in an early-May domestic dispute. Already suspended the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, Washington could avoid a longer 2013 ban if his assault case drags on beyond Week 1. At this point, it likely will. May 20 - 2:25 PM
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Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington was running with the second-team defense in OTAs on Tuesday.

Recent signee Karlos Dansby was with the first team. It's a loud and clear message from the Cardinals' new braintrust that their patience is wearing thin with the troublemaking Washington. Suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, Washington could be banned additional games after he was arrested for domestic assault earlier this month. A budding superstar, Washington will return to a starting job whenever he's finally allowed back, but he can't afford any more off-the-field slip-ups.
Related: Karlos Dansby
Source: azcardinals.com
May 14 - 7:59 PM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

The Arizona Republic believes suspended ILB Daryl Washington's Friday arrest for domestic assault could result in an "additional suspension."

The NFL is taking a wait-and-see approach to Washington's latest incident, but he's already banned the first four games for a substance-abuse violation and is now subject to the league's personal conduct policy. In March of 2014, Washington is due a $10 million option bonus. He may never see that money. The Cards certainly can't count on Washington making any 2013 contributions.
Source: Arizona Republic
May 6 - 4:47 PM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

CBS5 in Phoenix is reporting that Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington’s alleged domestic assault victim has a broken collarbone.

Police say Washington went to his ex-girlfriend's house to see their 5-month-old daughter. They got into a fight and Washington allegedly grabbed his ex's neck and choked her near her apartment. They allegedly got into a second fight in the parking lot, where she was pushed to the ground and broke her collarbone. Washington is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. He is currently out of jail after posting $4,200 bond.
Source: CBS5 in Phoenix
May 4 - 9:27 AM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

Fox 10 Arizona's Mia Garcia reports Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington was arrested Friday on two counts of aggravated assault.

Already suspended for the first four games of 2013 for a substance-abuse violation, Washington has been under investigation by Phoenix Police for allegedly attacking a woman and choking her to the point he has marks on her neck as proof. Before Friday's arrest, police had been searching for Washington for the better part of this week. The Cardinals can no longer realistically count on Washington making an impact during the 2013 NFL season.
Source: Mia Garcia on Twitter
May 3 - 3:23 PM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a woman's claim that Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington was involved in a domestic dispute.

Per ArizonaSports.com, there were "clear indications" the alleged victim had been attacked. FOX 10 is reporting that the woman claims she was choked by Washington and has marks on her neck to prove it. Perhaps most damning is that as of Wednesday night, police were still looking for the 2012 Pro Bowler. Washington was already suspended for the first four games of the season due to a violation of the league's substance-abuse policy.
Source: ArizonaSports.com
May 2 - 8:13 AM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

According to Profootballtalk, the Cardinals have "no concerns" about ILB Daryl Washington in the wake of his four-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.

Per PFT, "both sides believe the relationship will continue well into the future." It remains unclear what triggered Washington's suspension, but it apparently wasn't the traditional three failed tests. He would be facing a year-long ban for another violation. Washington has a $10 million option bonus due the first day of the 2014 league year. It appears the Cardinals have every intention to exercise it.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Apr 5 - 9:05 AM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

NFL suspended Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

An emerging NFL superstar, Washington amassed 134 tackles, nine sacks, and two forced fumbles across 16 starts last season, displaying highly explosive pass-rush ability and range as a run defender. The loss of Washington is a huge blow to Arizona, which may be forced to start special teamer Lorenzo Alexander next to Jasper Brinkley to open the season. New Cardinals coordinator Todd Bowles' defense will begin the year missing one of its best three players.
Apr 3 - 4:53 PM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

With one more sack, Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington will become the first player in franchise history to have at least 10 sacks and 100 tackles in a single season.

"I think about how lucky we were to get him under contract with the way he's played," coach Ken Whisenhunt said, referring to Washington's six-year, $32.5 million deal signed in early September. With one more sack, Washington will not only tie Ken Harvey's franchise single-season record, but also become just the third inside linebacker since 1994 to register double-digit sacks.
Source: Arizona Republic
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 09:00:00 AM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

Daryl Washington is the first Cardinal to have two sacks in back-to-back games since Eric Swann did it in 1999.

Washington doesn't play like a normal 3-4 inside linebacker. He's constantly coming on fire blitzes and has exceptional pass-rushing talent. Through eight games, Washington has 68 tackles, eight sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass breakup. He's playing at an All-Pro level. The Saints' Charlie Clemons (2001) is the last inside or middle linebacker to post double-digit sacks in a season.
Source: AzCardinals.com
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 10:11:00 AM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

According to Pro Football Focus, Daryl Washington has rushed the passer 20 times this season.

That's bad news for Michael Vick, who can struggle against the blitz. Last season, Washington rushed Vick 12 times and delivered a crushing blow that injured Vick's ribs. The shorthanded Eagles offensive line could struggle to protect Vick from the pressure the Cardinals are likely to dial up on Sunday.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 09:56:00 AM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

Cardinals signed ILB Daryl Washington to a five-year contract extension.

Washington, 25, gets locked up with two full years remaining on his rookie contract. The new deal takes him through the 2017 season. One of the Cardinals' building blocks on defense, Washington led the team in tackles with 107 last season and added five sacks, two interceptions and seven pass breakups. Now in his second full season as an every-down player, we're expecting another step forward.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 12:47:00 PM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

The Cardinals and the player rep for ILB Daryl Washington have talked "back and forth" about a potential contract extension.

"He's a very talented player and he has demonstrated that he's the type of guy that we want in our program for the long term," said GM Rod Graves. No offer has been made yet, but there is mutual interest in a lucrative extension for the Cardinals' 25-year-old Pro-Bowl caliber linebacker. Washington was easily the team's leading tackler with 107 last season.
Source: Associated Press
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 01:10:00 AM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington is weighing in at 243 pounds, up 15 since the beginning of his rookie season.

"I didn't feel (the change)," said Washington, who looked like a strong safety as a rookie. Washington does plan to drop down to 238 after emerging as a stud 3-4 inside linebacker last season while playing at 234 pounds. "My speed is still the same," Washington insists.
Source: AzCardinals.com
Thu, May 31, 2012 02:08:00 PM
Daryl Washington - LB - Cardinals

Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington (calf) and RB La'Rod Stephens-Howling (hand, biceps) are inactive for Sunday's game against the Redskins.

The loss of Washington, who is quickly emerging as a difference-maker on a thin Arizona defense, it going to sting. Give Tim Hightower a little boost as a very strong RB2. Chester Taylor is active, meaning Stephens-Howling isn't needed anyway. Other Cardinals inactives: QB John Skelton, TE Jim Dray, T D'Anthony Batiste, CB Crezdon Butler and CB Korey Lindsey.
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 11:38:00 AM

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