Commanders to retire No. 44 for John Riggins
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Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders announced they will retire John Riggins' No. 44 jersey during the 2026 season, with a ceremony planned for halftime of their Week 9 game against the Rams.
- Riggins, who won a Super Bowl with Washington wearing No. 44, spent the first five seasons of his career with the Jets before joining Washington, where he had four 1,000-yard rushing seasons and set franchise records.
- In 1983, Riggins rushed for a career-best 1,347 yards and 24 touchdowns, tying a franchise record and ranking sixth in NFL history for rushing touchdowns in a season.
- He scored four touchdowns in the 1982 playoffs, including a crucial 43-yard touchdown in Super Bowl XVII, helping Washington secure the championship.
- Riggins holds Washington franchise records with 7,472 rushing yards and 79 rushing touchdowns and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
