Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Ivan Lambert

Commanders season opener in 38 days: Washington’s best No. 38

Washington George Rogers Commanders NFL

Commanders Wire continues a countdown to the Commanders season opener for 2023 in 38 days. Who was Washington’s best player wearing number 38?

Two players deserve special mention who wore No. 38 for Washington.

Buy Commanders Tickets

Clarence Harmon (1977-82) came to Washington as an undrafted free agent out of Mississippi State in 1977. When John Riggins was limited to five games, Harmon began to see more action at running back in his rookie season (94 carries for 310 yards). In 1979 Harmon’s third season, he began to assert himself as a reliable 3rd down back, catching 32 passes for 434 yards (an impressive 13.6 yards per reception) and five touchdowns. In 1980, Harmon caught a career-high 54 passes for 534 yards (9.9 yards per reception) and four touchdowns. In Harmon’s last two seasons, he was relegated to spot duty and mostly special teams. He was a member of Washington’s 1982 Super Bowl XVII  championship team.

George Rogers (1985-87) came to Washington in 1985 following his first four seasons in New Orleans and 995 rushing attempts for 4,267 yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. Rogers instantly brought Washington a tough, productive runner, rushing 231 times for 1,093 yards and seven touchdowns and a 4.7 yards per carry. The following 1986 season, Rogers carried 303 times for 1,203 yards and an NFL-leading 18 rushing touchdowns as Washington played in the NFC Championship game. 1987 saw Rogers reach nearly 1,700 career carries (1,692), and he began to break down, gaining 613 yards on 163 carries.  Rogers, though injured, played in both playoff wins and the Super Bowl XXII win over Denver. Rogers retired following the 1987 season.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Arcane creators say it'll be a long time before the next League of Legends adaptation lands on Netflix: 'We're not in production on those yet'
Arcane season 2 is almost over, but the award-winning Netflix show's creators "can't say" what they're working on next – and it's the internet's fault.
TechRadar
TechRadar
Melania and RFK Jr join forces to try to improve Trump’s diet: ‘Think fewer Big Macs and less KFC’
Incoming first lady and Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary are apparently lobbying the president to make healthier choices
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
What are ‘Pink tote lid moments’? Dark TikTok trend explained
The dark trend has seen both young people and adults sharing troubling stories
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Cruel Intentions review – this generic remake of the 90s classic is utterly mindless
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe’s movie gets a melodramatic YA remake – with a pair of actors who aren’t a patch on the originals. Just dig out the original instead
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act for first time
Climate crisis, habitat loss and poaching have reduced its numbers – but will Trump put the kibosh on protections?
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
“Who’s The One Actor That You Hate But Everyone Else Seems To Love?” (50 Answers)
No matter how popular they are, most celebrities have haters, too. Actors are no exception. The post “Who’s The One Actor That You Hate But Everyone Else Seems To Love?” (50 Answers) first appeared on Bored Panda.
Bored Panda
Bored Panda
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play