90 Greatest Redskins | Commanders

The Washington Commanders franchise has a rich and storied history that dates back to 1932, with unforgettable players, coaches, and contributors who have shaped the legacy of the team. In 2022, to celebrate the 90-year anniversary of the franchise, Washington unveiled its 90 Greatest Players, adding ten new honorees to the prestigious list. From legendary quarterbacks like Sammy Baugh and Joe Theismann to dominant defensive stars like Darrell Green and Dexter Manley, this exclusive group of the greatest Redskins represents the best of the best to ever wear the burgundy and gold.

Greatest Redskins List Started in 2002

The Washington organization named it’s 70 Greatest Redskins in 2002, in honor of their 70th anniversary. These were the very best of the best to have ever donned the burgundy and gold.

Then in 2012, Washington announced that ten more players would be added to the prestigious list, subsequently creating the 80 Greatest of All Time.

In 2022, the Washington Commanders added ten more players to the list, to commemorate the 90-year anniversary of the founding of the franchise.

These honorees date all the way back to the team’s origins in Boston in 1932.

Here are Washington’s 90 Greatest Players, Coaches and Contributors:

No.	Name	Pos.	Years
56	Lavar Arrington	LB	2000-06
21	Terry Allen	RB	1995-98
24	Champ Bailey	CB	1999-2003
41	Mike Bass	CB	1969-75
20	Cliff Battles	B	1932-37
33	Sammy Baugh	QB	1937-52
31	Don Bosseler	B	1957-64
53	Jeff Bostic	C	1980-93
4	Mike Bragg	P	1968-79
80	Gene Brito	DE	1951-53, 1955-58
43	Larry Brown	RB	1969-76
77	Bill Brundige	DE	1970-77
65	Dave Butz	DT	1975-88
21	Earnest Byner	RB	1989-93
84	Gary Clark	WR	1985-92
51	Monte Coleman	LB	1979-94
47	Chris Cooley	TE	2004-2012
48	Stephen Davis	RB	1996-2002
53	Al DeMao	C	1945-53
36	Chuck Drazenovich	LB	1950-59
35	Bill Dudley	RB	1950-51, 1953
17	Turk Edwards	T	1932-40
44	Andy Farkas	FB	1938-44
37	Pat Fischer	CB	1968-77
59	London Fletcher	LB	2007-2013
77	Darryl Grant	DT	1981-1990
28	Darrell Green	CB	1983-2002
68	Russ Grimm	G	1981-91
23	DeAngelo Hall	CB	2008-2017
55	Chris Hanburger	LB	1965-78
57	Ken Harvey	LB	1994-98
56	Len Hauss	C	1964-77
75	Terry Hermeling	OT	1970-80
27	Ken Houston	S	1973-80
70	Sam Huff	LB	1964-67, 1969
66	Joe Jacoby	T/G	1981-93
47	Dick James	RB	1955-63
76	Jon Jansen	RT	1999-2008
80	Roy Jefferson	WR	1971-1976
9	Sonny Jurgensen	QB	1964-74
22	Charlie Justice	RB	1950, 1952-54
91	Ryan Kerrigan	LB/DE	2011-2020
17	Billy Kilmer	QB	1971-78
26	Paul Krause	DB	1964-67
79	Jim Lachey	T	1988-95
14	Eddie LeBaron	QB	1952-53, 1955-59
72	Dexter Manley	DE	1981-89
71	Charles Mann	DE	1983-93
58	Wilbur Marshall	LB	1988-92
73	Mark May	T	1981-89
79	Ron McDole	DE	1971-78
63	Raleigh McKenzie	G	1985-94
53	Harold McLinton	LB	1969-78
40	Wayne Millner	E	1936-41, 1945
49	Bobby Mitchell	FL	1962-68
30	Brian Mitchell	RB	1990-99
81	Art Monk	WR	1980-93
3	Mark Moseley	K	1974-86
89	Santana Moss	WR	2005-2014
29	Mark Murphy	S	1977-84
21	Mike Nelms	KR	1980-84
52	Neal Olkewicz	LB	1979-89
23	Brig Owens	LB	1966-77
26	Clinton Portis	RB	2004-2010
65	Vince Promuto	G	1960-70
44	John Riggins	RB	1976-79, 1981-85
11	Mark Rypien	QB	1987-93
60	Chris Samuels	LT	2000-2010
83	Ricky Sanders	WR	1986-93
76	Ed Simmons	T	1987-93
87	Jerry Smith	TE	1965-77
60	Dick Stanfel	G	1956-58
74	George Starke	T	1973-84
72	Diron Talbert	DT	1971-80
84	Hugh (Bones) Taylor	E	1947-54
42	Charley Taylor	WR	1964-77
21	Sean Taylor	S	2004-2007
7	Joe Theismann	QB	1974-85
67	Rusty Tillman	LB	1970-77
85	Don Warren	TE	1979-92
25	Joe Washington	RB	1981-84
17	Doug Williams	QB	1986-89
71	Trent Williams	LT	2010-2019
Coaches
	George Allen	Head Coach	1971-77
	Bobby Beathard	General Manager	1981-92
	Joe Bugel	Assistant Coach	1981-89, 2004-09
	Ray Flaherty	Head Coach	1936-42
	Joe Gibbs	Head Coach	1981-92, 2004-07
	Larry Peccatiello	D.C	1981-93
	Richie Petitbon	D.C / Head Coach	1978-93

The 90 Greatest Washington Players list is more than just a collection of names—it’s a celebration of decades of triumph, dedication, and passion for the game. Each honoree has left a lasting impact on the franchise and its fans, contributing to Washington’s incredible history. From unforgettable Super Bowl victories to Hall of Fame performances, these players, coaches, and contributors have defined Washington football. Here’s to 90 years of excellence and to the legends who continue to inspire future generations of Commanders fans.

Some Facts And Figures

According to the official website:

There are 104 Super Bowl appearances among the 80 Greats, with 52 going once and 48 playing in more than one.
Thirty-two members of the squad possess one Super Bowl ring; 29 have more than one.
For the years prior to the Super Bowl, members of the 70 made 18 World Championship appearances; six participated in the Redskins’ World Championship victories in 1937 and 1942.
Every Redskin in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is represented among the 70 Greats and every player and coach are in the team’s Ring of Fame at FedExField is on the list as well.