Today in Patriots History
Mount Washington
Happy 57th birthday to Ted Washington
Born April 13, 1968 in Tampa
Patriot defensive tackle, 2003; uniform #92
Acquired via trade with Chicago on August 19, 2003, for a 2004 fourth round pick (#104-Isaac Sopoaga)
Pats résumé: one season, one Lombardi Trophy; 10 games, plus three postseason games (all starts)
6-5, 365 lb Theodore Washington Jr. had been a four-time Pro Bowler with Buffalo and Chicago - but was 35 years old and coming off a year where he missed all but two games due to a fractured leg and torn ligament in his foot. As a result the Pats were able to obtain him for just a 2004 4th round pick, which turned out to be quite the bargain. 'Mount Washington' was superb, and a key element of that incredible defense that led the Patriots to their NFL championship. That performance and his Super Bowl ring led to a nice free agent payday for himself with the Oakland Raiders. Despite the abbreviated stay, Washington was an excellent short-term rental.