It’s been a big week for legendary former Washington cornerback Darrell Green. In April, Green learned that the Commanders planned to officially retire his No. 28 jersey sometime during the 2024 season.
It was later revealed that Green’s special day would occur during Washington’s Week 7 game vs. the Carolina Panthers from Northwest Stadium.
So, one day before Green’s jersey was officially retired, he received another prestigious honor. Green received a key to Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Washington mayor Muriel Bowser presented Green with a key to the nation’s capital.
Commanders co-owner Mitchell Rales, who grew up a fan of the Redskins, was there for the festivities.
.@Commanders co-owner Mitchell Rales introduced Darrell Green’s amazing stats in his time with Washington. What a great moment to see the two embrace after he stepped off the stage. pic.twitter.com/qZw4tAn0Nv
— Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) (@therealknelson) October 19, 2024
Here’s Green expressing his gratitude, courtesy of Sam Fortier from The Washington Post:
Darrell Green started his speech by singing happy birthday to one of his granddaughters.
He also grew emotional.
“To be given a key to this — the greatest city in the world — come on, man. You kidding me?” pic.twitter.com/sCFeLGQgr8
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 19, 2024
Finally, here is Green receiving a custom painting of himself from his playing day:
The moment Darrell Green is presented by a custom painting by artist Demont Pinder here at Franklin Park, in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/Rtj95FAdWj
— Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) (@therealknelson) October 19, 2024
Sunday will be another emotional day for Green, who spent 20 seasons in the burgundy and gold and went into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, the first year he was eligible.
