Washington Commanders franchise legend Darrell Green will be honored with the retirement of his No. 24 jersey during the 2024 season, the team announced on Thursday. Green, who played his entire 20-season NFL career in Washington, was recently surprised with the news while filming a video at the team’s training facility.
During the video shoot, Green was asked to read a script that unbeknownst to him revealed that his jersey number would be retired. The announcement came as a shock to Green, who expressed his gratitude and humility for the unexpected honor. He described the moment as breathing new life into him and said he could hardly believe he had earned such an esteemed recognition.
A first-round pick out of Texas A&M-Kingsville, Green was a standout cornerback for Washington throughout his career, recording 54 interceptions and winning two Super Bowls. He is also a seven-time Pro Bowler, a four-time All-Pro, the 1996 Walter Payton Man of the Year, and a member of the franchise’s Ring of Fame. In 2008, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Green will join an elite group of players in Washington franchise history to have their numbers retired, including Sonny Jurgensen, Bobby Mitchell, Sammy Baugh, and Sean Taylor. A date to honor Green will be finalized once the 2024 NFL schedule is released in May.
