Darrell Green is among the greatest players in the Washington NFL franchise’s 91-year history. After a 20-year playing career — all in the burgundy and gold — Green was a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2008.
Since Green retired, fans have yearned to see him a part of the organization in some manner. Yet, in over 20 years since he last played, Green has primarily remained away from the organization.
Green played his final four seasons in Washington under former owner Daniel Snyder. From all accounts, Snyder was good to Green. Since his retirement, we haven’t heard Green blast Snyder. Green has always seemingly remained on good terms with the organization but at arm’s length.
With Snyder no longer Washington’s owner, could we see Green around the franchise more in the future?
When Josh Harris was approved as the Commanders new owner last week, one of his first moves was to call Green, according to JP Finlay of 106.7 The Fan and NBC Washington.
“I feel there’s a genuineness there,” Finlay tweeted per his conversation with the legendary Green. “These are business people, but there’s a human side. We were the heart of the region, and that heart had a heart attack. We need to take our place again.”
Darrell Green says Josh Harris personally called him yesterday. More from @darrellgreen28: "I feel there's a genuineness there. These are business people but there's a human side. We were the heart of the region and that heart had a heart attack. We need to take our place again"
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 21, 2023
That’s an excellent analogy from Green.
The good news is one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history was present for Harris’ introductory press conference at FedEx Field on Friday. Green sat next to his former head coach, Joe Gibbs, at the press conference and mingled with the ownership group, including Magic Johnson, and current players and other legends afterward.
New #Commanders Owner Magic Johnson and Hall of Famer Darrell Green pic.twitter.com/4GmTQIrA6E
— Bowie TV Sports (@BowieTVSports) July 21, 2023
Green looked happy to be there.
Harris has mentioned how important it is for the alumni to be involved in Washington’s present and future. He’s making good on that promise already.
It’s always a good day when Darrell Green is in town to support burgundy and gold.
