Allen Park — Who is Charles Washington?
No one could reasonably expect a casual Detroit Lions fan to know.
An undrafted free agent out of Fresno State last season, Washington showed enough potential to earn a practice-squad job as a rookie, a role he maintained the full season. But practice-squad players are like background actors in a movie. Sure, you see them, but rarely do they draw your attention.
In his second season, Washington is looking to increase his profile, earn a real role. And it looks like the Lions are serious about giving him that opportunity.