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List of Washington Commanders players

List of Washington Commanders players

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This is a list of American football players who have played for the Washington Commanders, as well as its predecessors, the Boston Braves (1932) Boston Redskins (19331936), Washington Redskins (1937–2019), and Washington Football Team (2020–2021) in the National Football League (NFL). It includes players that have played at least five games in the NFL regular season.[a] The Washington Redskins franchise was founded in Boston, Massachusetts as the Boston Braves, named after the local baseball franchise.[2] The name was changed the next year to the Redskins. In 1937, the franchise moved to Washington, D.C.[3]

Joe Theismann, quarterback for the Redskins between 1974 and 1985, led the Redskins to a win in Super Bowl XVII and an appearance in Super Bowl XVIII.[1]

The Redskins played over 1,000 games. In those games, the club won five professional American football championships including two NFL Championships and three Super Bowls.[4] The franchise captured ten NFL divisional titles and six NFL conference championships.[5]

Overall, the Redskins had a total of 23 players and coaches (17 primary, six minor)[b] inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[6] Many Redskins players have also had successful college football careers, including six who were Heisman Trophy winners: Gary Beban, Desmond Howard, Vic Janowicz, George Rogers, Danny Wuerffel, and Robert Griffin III.[7] In addition, the Heisman Trophy sculpture was modeled after Ed Smith in 1934, who became a Redskins player in 1936.[8]

Several former players became head coach of the Redskins, including Turk Edwards, Dick Todd, and Jack Pardee.[9] In addition, former players have become assistant coaches, such as Earnest Byner, Russ Grimm, Greg Manusky, and Keenan McCardell. Other players have also become successful in non-sport activities, like acting (Terry Crews and Jamal Duff) and politics (Tom Osborne and Heath Shuler).[10]

Players on the Commanders have also been related from time to time. In 1957, Redskins end Joe Walton became the first son of an NFL player to play in the league. His father, Frank Walton also played on the Redskins. Joe Krakoski and his son, also named Joe Krakoski, also both played for the Redskins.[11] In addition, four sets of brothers have played with each other while on the Redskins: Chris and Nic Clemons, Cecil and Ray Hare, Ed and Robert Khayat, and Dan and Matt Turk.[12]

Key

  Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
  Voted one of the 80 Greatest Redskins[13][14]
  Washington's first-round draft picks
  Replacement player during the 1987 NFL players strike[15]

Statistics
Jersey number # [c]
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jersey number
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Games played
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GP
Position(s) Pos. [d]
Seasons played
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Seasons

Players

Updated as of the 2021 NFL season

A

Ethan Albright, who made the Pro Bowl in 2008, was the long snapper for the Redskins from 2001 to 2009.[16]
Jessie Armstead was a linebacker for the Redskins from 2002 to 2003.[17]
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B

Matt Bowen played safety for the Redskins from 2003 to 2005.[18]
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C

Jason Campbell was the quarterback for the Redskins from 2005 to 2009. He was then traded to the Oakland Raiders.[19]
Ryan Clark played safety for the Redskins from 2004 to 2005 and returned in 2014.[20]
Laveranues Coles, seen here with the New York Jets, was a wide receiver for the Redskins from 2003 to 2004.[21]
Todd Collins was a quarterback for the Redskins from 2006 to 2009.[22]
Chris Cooley, starting tight end for the Redskins from 2004 to 2011.[23]
Terry Crews, defensive end for the Redskins in 1995,[24] is now a successful movie actor.[25]
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D

Jamal Duff, seen here on the set of The Game Plan, was a defensive lineman in 1997 and 1998[26] and is now an actor.[27]
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E

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F

London Fletcher, a starting linebacker for the Redskins from 2007 to 2013, as well as a defensive captain from 2008.
Lennie Friedman was an offensive guard for the Redskins from 2003 to 2005.[28]
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G

Rich Gannon, quarterback for the Redskins for eight games in 1993, later played in Super Bowl XXXVII with the Oakland Raiders.[29]
Darrell Green, cornerback for the Redskins between 1983 and 2002, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008.[30]
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H

Tim Hasselbeck, seen here as a member of the New York Giants, was a backup quarterback for the Redskins from 2003 to 2004.[31]
DeAngelo Hall, joined the team in November 2008 after being released by the Oakland Raiders. Played as a starting defensive back through 2017.
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I

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J

Ade Jimoh was a cornerback for the Redskins from 2003 to 2006.[32]
Brad Johnson, seen here as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, was the starting quarterback for the Redskins from 1999 to 2000.[33]
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K

Max Krause, seen here at Notre Dame, was a running back for the Redskins from 1937 to 1940.[34]
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L

LaRon Landry, first round draft pick in 2007, starting safety for the Redskins from 2007 to 2011. Best known as the Redskins' "Dirty 30".
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M

Mark May, offensive lineman for the Redskins between 1981 and 1989, was named one of the 70 Greatest Redskins.[35]
Keenan McCardell won Super Bowl XXVI with the Redskins in 1991 and rejoined the team in 2007.[36]
Jim Molinaro was an offensive tackle for the Redskins between 2004 and 2006.[37]
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O

Tom Osborne, wide receiver for the Redskins between 1960 and 1961,[38] was elected to serve in the US House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007.[39]
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P

Antonio Pierce, seen here celebrating a Super Bowl victory with the New York Giants, was a linebacker for the Redskins from 2001 to 2004.[40]
Clinton Portis was the starting running back for the Redskins from 2004 to 2010.[41]
Pierson Prioleau was a strong safety for the Redskins from 2005 to 2007.[42]
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Q

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R

John Riggins, running back for the Redskins between 1976 and 1985, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992.[43]
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S

Chris Samuels, a first round draft pick in the 2000 NFL Draft and a six-time Pro Bowler, played offensive tackle from 2000 to 2009. He was a Redskin for his entire career.[44]
Mark Schlereth, guard for the Redskins from 1989 to 1994, won three Super Bowls in his career.[45]
Heath Shuler, quarterback for the Redskins between 1994 and 1995,[46] served in the United States House of Representatives.[47]
Mike Sellers former starting fullback for the Redskins.[48]
Shawn Springs, former first round pick by the Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft, was traded to the Redskins in 2004.[49]
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T

Sean Taylor, first-round draft pick in 2004, played safety for the Redskins until he was fatally shot in November 2007.[50][51]
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U

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V

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W

Marcus Washington was a linebacker for the Redskins from 2004 to 2008.[52]
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Y

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Z

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Other notable players

These players have not played five games for the Commanders, but are still notable in their own right.

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Notes

a a Replacement players that played in all three games of the 1987 players strike are also included and identified.
b b Primary refers to the team or teams on which the Hall of Famer made his primary contribution to professional football. Minor refers to a Hall of Famer who spent only a minor portion of their career with a team.
c c The Redskins did not start recording jersey numbers until the 1937 season when they moved to Washington, DC.
d d For a full description of positions see American football positions.

References

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  17. "Jason Campbell's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
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  19. "Laveranues Coles' Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
  20. "Todd Collins' Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
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  28. "Darrell Green's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved March 30, 2008.
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  30. "Ade Jimoh's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
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  32. "Max Krause's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  33. "Mark May's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  34. "Keenan McCardell's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
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  38. "Antonio Pierce's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  39. "Clinton Portis' Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  40. "Pierson Prioleau's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  41. "John Riggins' Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  42. "Chris Samuels' Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  43. "Mark Schlereth's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
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  50. "Marcus Washington's Career Statistics". NFL.com. Retrieved April 2, 2008.

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