Art Monk’s 81 Retired: A Long Overdue Honor

Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on his former teammate and fellow Washington legend Charles Mann to react to the news that the Commanders are officially retiring Art Monk’s No. 81 jersey. Monk, who retired as the NFL’s all-time receptions leader with 940 catches, now joins an elite group of Washington greats with retired numbers — Sammy Baugh, Bobby Mitchell, Darrell Green, Sonny Jurgensen, and Sean Taylor. Doc and Charles reflect on what made Monk special, why this honor was long overdue, and what it means for the franchise to finally give one of its most iconic players the recognition he deserves.