Washington commanders joined the Large Santana Moss receiver in the Ring of Fame of the franchise at the opening of the September 7 season against the New York Giants, the team announced on Sunday.
Moss has played the last 10 seasons (2005-14) of his career in the NFL with Washington after four seasons with the New York Jets (2001-04).
He ranks third in the history of the Washington franchise in Career Catches (581), fourth in reception yards (7,867) and seventh of the Touché receptions (47).
Moss did his Lone Pro Bowl during his first year in the national capital, taking 84 assists for a career summit of 1,483 yards and nine affected. His total footage remains the record for a single season of Washington.
Commanders surprised Moss, 46, during a live broadcast with the team of the training camp in Ashburn, Virginia. He was surrounded by friends and family members carrying Bordeaux caps with “Moss” on the front and his n ° 89 jersey on the sides.
“Normally, I’m so nonchalant,” said an emotional foam. “I don’t know how to take things, but guy, that one right there … I don’t want to show my tears, but I’m about to lose it. I appreciate this news.”
Written in the first round (16th in total) by the jets in 2001, Moss retired with 732 receptions for 10,283 yards and 66 scores in 197 games (135 departures). He had 24 games of 100 yards and four seasons of 1,000 yards.
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