The Washington Commanders announced a “Legend of the Game” for every home game this season. The last time out, it was former linebacker LaVar Arrington. The No. 2 overall pick from the 2000 NFL draft had been at odds with the organization for years due to former owner Dan Snyder.
On Sunday, the Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys, and this week’s “legend” is former quarterback Robert Griffin III. Like Arrington, Griffin is also a former No. 2 overall pick (2012).
Griffin is best known for his magical rookie season, where he led the then-Redskins to an NFC East title under the leadership of Mike and Kyle Shanahan.
However, things went south quickly in 2013, and Griffin’s career in Washington was never the same. He played three more seasons in Washington before one year in Cleveland and three in Baltimore as a backup to Lamar Jackson.
Robert Griffin III will be the Commanders’ Legend of the Game on Sunday vs. Dallas.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 22, 2024
Perhaps Griffin’s best game in Washington came in the 2012 Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas, where he passed for 304 yards and four touchdowns in a Redskins’ victory.
Griffin was back for Washington’s alumni game last season under new owner Josh Harris. Griffin most recently worked as an analyst for ESPN and remains a prolific social media user.
