The Washington Redskins are expanding the Ring of Fame from 49 members to 51. The team announced in a press release that London Fletcher and Chris Samuels would join the franchise's coveted club at a later date.
Owner Dan Snyder said:
“London Fletcher and Chris Samuels are two of the greatest Redskins during my tenure as owner of this franchise. Their consistent level of play, leadership in the locker room and dedication to excellence during their time as Redskins were everything you could ask for from a player. I am honored to make two tremendous additions to our storied Ring of Fame.”
Fletcher, a linebacker, played just seven of his 16 NFL seasons in Washington, but that was enough to warrant the award. During that span, he started and played in 112 regular season games and compiled 956 combined tackles, 11.5 sacks, 12 interceptions for 67 yards, 53 passes defensed, 10 forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries.
“It is a tremendous honor to be going into the Ring of Fame. It is something that I don’t take for granted,” Fletcher said. “I grew up watching a lot of the old Redskins players whether it was Darrell Green, John Riggins and some of the old guys that wore the Burgundy and Gold, so for me to be joining them in the Ring of Fame is something, man. I’m humbled by it and I’m still smiling from ear to ear about getting that call and knowing that I’ll be going into the Ring of Fame.”
The Redskins picked Samuels, an offensive tackle, with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played all 10 of his NFL seasons in Washington. He earned six Pro Bowl nods as one of the NFL's best left tackles, including four straight between 2005 and 2008. His Pro Bowl streak ranks fifth in franchise history.
“When Mr. Snyder called me and told me that I was getting inducted into the Ring of Fame, I was excited because there were so many great Redskins before me – guys like Darrell Green, John Riggins and all of those guys,” said Samuels. “Just to be among those guys right now and in that position is just truly great. It is an honor and a blessing. I love the Redskins organization and the fans and it is just a great deal for me to be inducted in.”
The two additions mark the first expansion since 2016, when former general manager Bobby Beathard joined.
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