Jayden Daniels Jersey Number: Washington Commanders Retired Numbers and Who Wears What
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- Retired: 9 Sonny Jurgensen, 21 Sean Taylor, 28 Darrell Green, 33 Sammy Baugh, 49 Bobby Mitchell and 81 Art Monk.
- Riggins' 44 is scheduled to be retired on November 8, 2026, against the Rams.
- Five more numbers, 7, 42, 43, 65 and 70, are unofficially retired, according to Wikipedia.
- Jayden Daniels wears 5 and Terry McLaurin 17 on the October 2026 ESPN roster.
This guide covers Washington's retired numbers and the numbers fans buy in 2026. It does not cover the NFL's position rules, which have their own guide.
Commanders retired numbers
| Number | Honoree | Position and years | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Sammy Baugh | Quarterback, safety and punter, 1937–1952 | 1953 |
| 49 | Bobby Mitchell | Halfback and receiver, 1962–1968 | 2020 |
| 21 | Sean Taylor | Free safety, 2004–2007 | 2021, after his death in 2007 |
| 9 | Sonny Jurgensen | Quarterback, 1964–1974 | 2023 |
| 28 | Darrell Green | Cornerback, 1983–2002 | 2024 |
| 81 | Art Monk | Wide receiver, 1980–1993 | 2025 |
| 44 | John Riggins | Running back, 1976–1985 | Scheduled November 8, 2026 |
Years come from Wikipedia and match news reports where we checked them. The team's own retired-numbers page does not list dates.
Unofficially retired numbers
Wikipedia lists five numbers the team has withheld from other players without formally retiring them: 7 (Joe Theismann), 42 (Charley Taylor), 43 (Larry Brown), 65 (Dave Butz) and 70 (Sam Huff). We list them as unofficial because we could not confirm their status on a team page.
Who wears what in 2026
| Player | Number | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White | 1 | Running back |
| Mike Sainristil | 0 | Cornerback |
| Stefon Diggs | 3 | Wide receiver |
| Jayden Daniels | 5 | Quarterback |
| Terry McLaurin | 17 | Wide receiver |
| Austin Ekeler | 30 | Running back |
| Laremy Tunsil | 78 | Offensive tackle |
| Daron Payne | 94 | Defensive tackle |
| Odafe Oweh | 98 | Linebacker |
Rosters change during the season, so confirm a player is still on the team before you order a name and number.
Famous numbers in Washington history
Number 21 is Sean Taylor's, retired in 2021 after his death in 2007. Number 28 is Darrell Green's, who played 20 seasons. Number 81 is Art Monk's. Number 9 is Sonny Jurgensen's, and 33 is Sammy Baugh's, the first number the team retired in 1953. Number 44 will join them on November 8. A number tells you the era, not the player, so always match it to a name.
Can you buy any number?
Yes. The Jayden Daniels jersey page carries a current number, and the Hail Raiser style comes in a player version too. A retired number is a tribute, not a current-player jersey. The NFL assigns number ranges by position, which affects which numbers a player can get. Our NFL jersey number rules guide covers those ranges. For team styles, start at the Washington Commanders jerseys page. On Nike jerseys the number is stitched or printed by tier, so check the listing.
Commanders numbers FAQ
Which numbers have the Commanders retired?
9, 21, 28, 33, 49 and 81, with 44 to follow on November 8, 2026.
When was Sean Taylor's 21 retired?
2021, after his death in 2007.
Who wears 7 for Washington?
Joe Theismann's 7 is unofficially retired, according to Wikipedia.
What number does Jayden Daniels wear?
No. 5.
When is John Riggins' number retired?
At the November 8, 2026 home game against the Rams.
Sean Taylor Jersey Number?
Sean Taylor wore No. 21, which Washington retired in 2021.