FOXBORO — Former Texans wide receiver Nate Washington has signed a deal with the Patriots.
Washington is a veteran of 11 NFL seasons and has played in Pittsburgh, Tennessee and Houston. He has caught 458 passes for 6,954 yards and 44 touchdowns.
The 6'1", 183 lb. receiver attended Tiffin University and was signed by the Steelers as a free agent in 2005.
He had a 49-yard reception against the Patriots last season when Houston hosted New England.