Darrell Green's jersey retirement officially has a date: The Washington Commanders will retire the No. 28 jersey during their Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers, the team announced on Monday.
The Sunday, Oct. 20 game currently is scheduled for a 4:05 p.m. kickoff.
The organization announced in April that Green’s No. 28 will be retired, as he joins “Slingin’” Sammy Baugh, Bobby Mitchell, Sonny Jurgensen, and Sean Taylor as the fifth retired number in Washinton football franchise history.
"This decision comes as a tribute to Green’s unparalleled contributions to both our franchise and the league as a whole,” the team said in a release announcing the honor. “Darrell Green's legacy transcends the boundaries of the football field. Throughout his remarkable career, Green embodied the values of excellence, perseverance, and sportsmanship on and off the field.
"Retiring Darrell Green's jersey symbolizes our commitment to preserving the rich history and tradition of our franchise. His presence as one of the greatest players to ever wear the Burgundy and Gold will forever be felt at Commanders Field, serving as an inspiration to current and future generations of players, coaches, and fans."
Green spent his entire 20-year NFL career in Washington after being a first-round pick in 1983. The four-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler was the franchise record holder in several categories as well as the NFL’s all-time leader in most games played by a defender (295) and most consecutive seasons with an interception (19).
"I'm humbly grateful. I feel like crying just thinking about it right now. This means a lot to me," Green said in April. “I would’ve never dreamed this. I was so shocked. It's almost like it breathed life into me. I have never been so surprised, shocked. My head is still spinning, but I am a million percent humbled."
He is in the team's Ring of Fame and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, his first year of eligibility, and will now be immortalized forever in franchise lore.