Kelley Washington James Kelley Washington ( born August 21 , 1979 in Stephens City , Virginia ) is an American Football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was drafted 65th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft . He played college football at Tennessee . Washington has previously been a member of the New England Patriots , Baltimore Ravens , Philadelphia Eagles , and the San Diego Chargers . Early years . Washington attended Sherando High School in Stephens City , Virginia and was a letterman in football , basketball , and baseball . In football , he was a two - way starter as a quarterback and defensive back and as a senior he was an All - State selection . He twice led his team to the Virginia Class AA - Division 4 State Championship game , though the Warriors lost both times . Baseball career . He was taken in the 10th round of the June 1997 baseball draft by the Florida Marlins and signed as a shortstop . Washington spent four years in the minors , often rooming with current star pitcher Josh Beckett . College career . Washington spent two seasons at the University of Tennessee . As a 22 - year - old freshman in 2001 , he caught 70 passes for 1080 yards and seven touchdowns and made the freshman All - American team . In 2001 , he etched his name in the Tennessee records book with 256 receiving yards on 11 catches in the regular season matchup with LSU . Considered a lock to be a first - round pick if he left early , Washington stayed for his sophomore year but was limited to four games due to injuries . After missing the first two games of that 2002 season with a knee sprain , and suffered a concussion Oct . 12 at Georgia that sidelined him for the remainder of the season . He underwent surgery on Nov . 19 to fuse two vertebrae in his neck . He finished his two - year career with 93 catches for 1523 yards and eight touchdowns . He was an Arts and sciences major . Professional career . Cincinnati Bengals . He was drafted 65th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 3rd round of the 2003 draft . He never got much playing time while in Cincinnati , recording just 893 yards and 9 touchdowns in 4 seasons . In Cincinnati , he was famous for his signature " Squirrel " dance after scoring touchdowns . He was released following the 2006 season . New England Patriots . On March 11 , 2007 , Washington agreed to a five - year deal with the New England Patriots , reuniting him with his college teammate and fellow wide receiver Donté Stallworth . The deal , with a $ 300 , 000 signing bonus and a $ 4 - million bonus due in the 2008 , could be worth as much as $ 22 million over five years . While Washington had not been used as a wide receiver by the Patriots , he had seen time on special teams , blocking a punt against the New York Jets . He had a catch for three yards in 2009 . On February 29 , 2008 , Washington was re - signed by the Patriots under a new contract . Washington was released by the Patriots on February 17 , 2009 . He visited the New York Jets on February 18 , and the Buffalo Bills on February 24 , continuing the cycle of players between AFC East teams . Baltimore Ravens . The Baltimore Ravens invited Washington to an offseason mini - camp to try - out for the team , competing against fellow veteran , free - agent receivers Jerry Porter and Tab Perry . Washington outperformed Porter and Perry , and on May 14 , 2009 Washington agreed to terms on a contract with the Ravens . During the 2009 season , set career highs across the board , with 31 receptions , 431 yards , and two touchdowns . Philadelphia Eagles . Washington was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on July 31 , 2010 . Washington was released by the Eagles on September 5 , 2010 after failing to make the 53 - man roster . San Diego Chargers . The San Diego Chargers signed Washington to a short - term contract on November 4 , 2010 . He had 13 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown against his former team , the Cincinnati Bengals . After scoring , Washington did his squirrel dance .