John Riggins joins Commanders' preseason broadcast team for summer games

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John Riggins joins Commanders' preseason broadcast team for summer games
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John Riggins, the Pro Football Hall of Famer, will be part of the Washington Commanders' broadcast team for their preseason games this summer. He will team up with Dan Hellie and Brian Mitchell in the booth, while Bryan Colbert Jr. handles sideline reporting. This announcement came during the Commanders' 'Back Together Weekend' event, where Riggins and fellow Hall of Famer Darrell Green were introduced. The Commanders recently retired Riggins' jersey number 44, which he wore during his career that ended in 1985. The team's preseason schedule kicks off on August 14 against the Miami Dolphins.

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  • Riggins will join Dan Hellie and Brian Mitchell for broadcasts.
  • The Commanders begin preseason play on August 14 against the Dolphins.
  • Riggins' No. 44 jersey was recently retired by the team.
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