Tony Washington

Tony Washington (born February 17, 1986) is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life On May 9, 2003, Washington pleaded guilty to prohibitive sexual conduct after having consensual sex with his sister, Caylen. At the time, he was 16, and she was 15. Washington was processed as an adult and put in jail; he was released after one month. As a result of the charge, he is a registered sex offender.

Washington played one year of high school football as a junior while living in New Orleans. That year, he was awarded with all-league honors as a member of the Alcée Fortier High School football team. His family moved to Texas after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans.

College career After graduating from high school, Washington did not plan to attend college. He decided to go to college, however, after a car salesman suggested he continue his football career. He then enrolled at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas. While at Trinity Valley, Washington was named to the 2007 all-Southwest Junior College Football Conference first team.

Washington then attended Abilene Christian University, playing on the football team for two years and winning the LSC championship in 2008. Both years he was voted the Lone Star Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year. He was released by Edmonton on August 7, 2017, and was immediately signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

On July 22, 2018, Washington was traded with teammate Landon Rice to the Montreal Alouettes in the blockbuster Johnny Manziel deal.

Washington re-signed with the Alouettes on a one-year contract extension on December 16, 2020.

The Edmonton Elks announced that they had traded for Washington on January 14, 2022. He was released on December 1, 2022.