Monk heard someone was at the door of his home, so he opened it and was surprised to see so many familiar faces smiling to greet him. The former Redskins receiver sat down and talked with Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala about the special surprise.

The Commanders will retire Art Monk’s No. 81 jersey on Nov. 2. Monk played 14 seasons in Washington and won three Super Bowls. WASHINGTON - The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday that Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk’s iconic No.

The Washington Commanders 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,