The Washington Commanders are celebrating a legendary figure this November in a move that links the team’s proud past to its promising new era.

The Washington Commanders are making a fitting gesture by retiring the number of an underrated franchise legend, wide receiver Art Monk.

The Washington Commanders said Tuesday they are retiring Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk’s No. 81 this season. Monk is the sixth player in franchise history to get that honor, joining Darrell Green, Sammy Baugh, Bobby Mitchell, Sonny Jurgensen and Sean Taylor.

Gary Clark discusses breaking the news to teammate Art Monk that his jersey would be retired.