Monk is the only Hall of Famer from either group, but he credits others for his success as much as his own work ethic. “They’re acknowledging me,” he said, “but football is a team sport.” He believes that had it not been for the players around him — he listed off Clark, Williams, Brown, Sanders, quarterback Mark Rypien and “The …
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John KeimJul 15, 2025, 11:17 AM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on ‘The John Keim …
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No. 81 is officially no longer in circulation for the Commanders. Washington announced on Tuesday that it is retiring Hall of Fame receiver Art Monk’s number, with the ceremony coming during the team’s Week 9 matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. Monk’s number has not been worn by a Washington player since Monk departed the club after the …
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