FOXBORO — A glance at the Patriots roster reveals Nate Washington’s vast NFL experience.
In fact, as the wide receiver enters his 12th season, he owns the second-longest pro tenure of any current Pats player (Tom Brady is into his 17th year). That doesn’t always bode well for a player trying to make the cut, but Washington embraces it.
“I appreciate it. This has been a heck of a journey, my NFL career,” he said after yesterday’s minicamp session on the fields behind Gillette Stadium. “I didn’t think I would last this long, but by the grace of God and hard work, I’m still here.