Washington Commanders franchise legend Darrell Green will have his No. 24 jersey retired during the 2024 season, the team announced Thursday. Green, who played his entire 20-season NFL career in Washington, was recently surprised with the news while recording a video at the team’s training facility.
During the video shoot, Green was asked to read a script which unbeknownst to him, revealed that his jersey number would be retired. The news came as a shock to Green, who expressed his gratitude and humility at the unexpected announcement. He described the moment as breathing new life into him and expressed his disbelief and gratitude for the honor.
Green is a first-round pick out of Texas A&M-Kingsville and a standout cornerback for Washington throughout his career. During his time with the team he recorded 54 interceptions, won two Super Bowls, was a seven-time Pro Bowler, a four-time All-Pro, won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 1996 and is also enshrined in the 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.