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Washington practice squad RB Javon Leake added to COVID-19 list

Former Terp RB Javon Leake added to Washington's COVID-19 list originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

For the second time in as many weeks, a player in the Washington Football Team organization has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Practice squad running back Javon Leake was added to the COVID-19 list on Monday, per the NFL’s transaction wire. 

Leake, a former standout at the University of Maryland, was signed to Washington’s practice squad this past Thursday and was a participant in Friday’s practice. 

The Burgundy and Gold are already in intense protocols, as the NFL mandated each club to do so this past Saturday to limit the number of close contacts in the case a player tests positive for coronavirus.

Washington is Leake’s second NFL stop since going undrafted earlier this year. The running back initially signed with the New York Giants but was waived during final roster cuts.

In three seasons with Maryland, Leake totaled 145 carries for 1,144 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns for the Terps. He was arguably most effective on special teams, where he returned three kickoffs for scores over his final two seasons in College Park. Leake was named the Big ten’s Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year in 2019.

Here are the important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know

Important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe NFL is currently in the thick of its offseason, but there are still plenty of key dates to circle before the 2023 season kicks off on September 7.Here are important offseason dates to know...2023 NFL Offseason Key DatesMarch 13-15: NFL teams are permitted to begin negotiating with prospective free agents, but no deals can be signed just yet.March 15: New league year begins at 4 p.m. Free agents are now permitted to sign contracts with clubs.March 26-29: Annual league meetings in PhoenixApril 3: Teams with new head coaches (Carolina, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis and Arizona) can begin offseason workout programsApril 17: Teams with returning head coaches can begin offseason workout programsApril 26-29: 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City May 2: Deadline to exercise fifth-year options on first-round picks from the 2020 NFL DraftMay 5-8 or May 12-15: Teams can hold three-day rookie camps for draft picks and undrafted free agentsMay 22: First day of OTAs for select teams. Clubs are allowed to hold 10 total on-field practices, but no live contact is allowed.May 22-24: NFL spring league meetingsJune 6: Start of mandatory minicamp for select teams. Clubs are allowed to have three mandatory practices.July 17: Deadline for teams with franchise-tagged players to sign a long-term contract extension. Teams are not allowed to re-engage in negotiations with a franchise player after this date until the conclusion of the 2023 season.August 3-6: NFL kickoff weekend in Canton, OhioSeptember 7: Opening game of the 2023 NFL regular season
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