The Washington Commanders surprised legendary cornerback Darrell Green back in April, bringing him to the team’s Ashburn headquarters. Green was under the impression he was recording a message for Washington’s incoming draft class.
However, midway through reading the message, Green quickly realized the team was actually honoring him. His entire family entered the room and Green was overcome with emotion when he realized his No. 28 jersey was being retired.
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To: The 2024 draft class
From: An all-time greatStick around for the surprise. Let it serve as inspiration. #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/clxNFX256J
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 25, 2024
We knew the Commanders were retiring Green’s No. 28 at some point in the 2024 season, we just didn’t know when.
Now, we do. The Commanders revealed that they will have a ceremony to retire Green’s No. 28 during a Week 7 game at Commanders Field against the Carolina Panthers. The game is slated for a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
The date for @darrellgreen28‘s jersey retirement game has been set!
https://t.co/zcXJMzhLJr pic.twitter.com/OANemJRGtV
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 22, 2024
Tickets still remain for the game and Washington included a link on its X post.
Green played 20 NFL seasons — all with Washington — won two Super Bowls, was a four-time first-team All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowler, former NFL Man of the Year, a member of the NFL’s 1990s All-Decade team, a member of the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team and is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.