Robert Saleh added a familiar face to his Jets coaching staff.
Former Jets running back and returner Leon Washington was hired as a special teams assistant. He will work under special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, whom Saleh retained from the previous regime.
Washington, 38, spent four seasons with the Jets from 2006-2009. He was first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl in 2008. Washington set a franchise record with three kickoff returns for touchdowns in 2007 and most all-purpose yards (2,337) in 2008.
He spent the past two seasons as part of the Lions’ minority coaching assistantship program, where Washington helped out on offense, special teams and in the weight room.