Commanders to Retire Art Monk's No. 81 Jersey

The Washington Commanders will retire Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk’s No. 81 jersey during a special ceremony on November 2, coinciding with their Sunday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks. Monk, who played 14 of his 16 NFL seasons with Washington, becomes the sixth player in franchise history to receive this honor, joining Sammy Baugh, Bobby Mitchell, Darrell Green, Sonny Jurgensen, and Sean Taylor. He was a three-time Pro Bowler, a 1982 All-Pro, and helped Washington win three Super Bowls. Monk set several NFL records, including becoming the league’s all-time leader in receptions when he retired and being the first to catch over 100 passes in a season. The No. 81 jersey has not been worn by any Washington player since Monk left the team in 1993. Monk expressed gratitude for the recognition, crediting his success to his teammates’ support.