Legendary Players
17 entries in the Washington Commanders compendium.
Legendary Players — Era Chart
Dick LaneThe Washington Commanders are a historic NFL franchise with three Super Bowl victories andJohn RigginsHall of Fame running back known for his powerful running style and Super Bowl MVP performaArt MonkThe first player to reach 900 career receptions and a three-time Super Bowl champion with Chris HanburgerThe Hangman: The Army-trained linebacker who called defenses, recorded 46 sacks, and anchoSean TaylorHard-hitting safety for the Washington Redskins, known as 'Meast,' who earned one Pro BowlSam HuffLinebacker who battled Jim Brown and became the first defensive player to gain widespread Jeff BosticThree-time Super Bowl champion center for the Washington Redskins and member of 'The Hogs'LaVar ArringtonThe second overall pick from Penn State who defined an era for Washington with spectacularRuss GrimmHall of Fame guard and three-time Super Bowl champion with the Washington Redskins, later Doug WilliamsMultiple people and a character share the name Doug or Douglas Williams.Bobby MitchellFirst black player for the Washington Redskins, Hall of Fame halfback and wide receiver, aJoe TheismannFrom Notre Dame to Super Bowl glory, Joe Theismann's legacy is defined by a championship, Bruce SmithThe NFL's all-time sack leader and a 15-year anchor of the Buffalo Bills' defense, capped Mark MoseleyThe only pure special teams player to win NFL MVPClinton PortisWashington Redskins running back for seven seasons; recorded 1,516 rushing yards in 2005, Dexter ManleySecretary of Defense: Redskins sack leader and two-time Super Bowl champion.Gary PlummerThe Cal Golden Bears' 11th-round pick who anchored the linebacker corps for the Chargers a
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