Seahawks reward Washington

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Leon Washington is getting rewarded for proving he could come back from a gruesome, career-threatening broken leg.

The Seattle Seahawks and Washington agreed to a new four-year contract after a 2010 season during which Washington was in the discussions for comeback player of the year.

Washington's agent, Alvin Keels, announced on Twitter Tuesday morning that an agreement had been reached in principle between Washington and the team. The Seahawks confirmed later Tuesday afternoon that the deal had been finalized.

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