The Arizona Cardinals have announced the return of another of their own free agents. On Tuesday, along with guard Max Garcia, the team announced safety Charles Washington agreed to terms on a one-year contract to come back for the 2020 season.
Washington was acquired after the 2019 preseason on a waiver claim after being cut by the Detroit Lions.
He appeared in 12 games for the Cardinals last season, playing exclusively on special teams. He had seven special teams tackles, tied for second on the team. It was a career high in that category for him.
Washington was a restricted free agent but was not tendered a qualifying offer. He still chose to return.
Adding Washington gives the Cardinals five safeties on the roster. They have projected starters Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson, 2019 fifth-round pick Deionte Thompson, Washington and Chris Banjo, who agreed to terms on a contract to return in 2020. Banjo and Washington are core special team players.
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