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A Look Back On The History Of No. 21

Take a look back on the players who have worn No. 21 throughout Redskins history. (Some players may be missing due to lack of photos.)

Washington Redskins safety Gary Glick (21) is pictured during training camp at Occidental College at Eagle Rock, Calif., 1959. Glick was the first overall selection in the 1956 NFL draft.  (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)
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Washington Redskins safety Gary Glick (21) is pictured during training camp at Occidental College at Eagle Rock, Calif., 1959. Glick was the first overall selection in the 1956 NFL draft.  (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Washington Redskins cornerback Larry Jones (21) returns a kick during a 1974 NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles on Dec. 22, 1974. The Rams defeated the Redskins 19-10. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Washington Redskins cornerback Larry Jones (21) returns a kick during a 1974 NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles on Dec. 22, 1974. The Rams defeated the Redskins 19-10. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor (21) escapes the grasp of Detroit Lions tackle George Foster in an NFL football game at  FedEx Field in Landover, Md., in this Oct. 7, 2007.
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Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor (21) escapes the grasp of Detroit Lions tackle George Foster in an NFL football game at  FedEx Field in Landover, Md., in this Oct. 7, 2007.

Washington Redskins cornerback Deion Sanders (21) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon (86) during the first quarter, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.  (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Redskins cornerback Deion Sanders (21) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon (86) during the first quarter, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.  (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins running back Terry Allen (21) runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997 in Irving, Texas. In the background is Cowboys linebacker Dexter Cookley (52)  (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Washington Redskins running back Terry Allen (21) runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997 in Irving, Texas. In the background is Cowboys linebacker Dexter Cookley (52)  (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Washington Redskins kick return specialist Mike Nelms (21) in action during the Redskins 30-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on December 20, 1981 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California.  Washington Redskins vs Los Angeles Rams - December 20, 1981  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Washington Redskins kick return specialist Mike Nelms (21) in action during the Redskins 30-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on December 20, 1981 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California.  Washington Redskins vs Los Angeles Rams - December 20, 1981  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Washington Redskins cornerback Larry Jones (21) eludes Los Angeles Rams tight end Pat Curran (88) and cornerback Eddie McMillan (41) on a kick return during a 1974 NFC Divisional Playoff game in Los Angeles on Dec. 22, 1974. The Rams defeated the Redskins 19-10. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Washington Redskins cornerback Larry Jones (21) eludes Los Angeles Rams tight end Pat Curran (88) and cornerback Eddie McMillan (41) on a kick return during a 1974 NFC Divisional Playoff game in Los Angeles on Dec. 22, 1974. The Rams defeated the Redskins 19-10. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot returns an interception against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004 in Landover, Md.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot returns an interception against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004 in Landover, Md.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins running back Terry Allen (21) warms up before the NFL Pro Bowl, a 26-23 AFC overtime victory on February 2, 1997, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Washington Redskins running back Terry Allen (21) warms up before the NFL Pro Bowl, a 26-23 AFC overtime victory on February 2, 1997, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Washington Redskins cornerback Deion Sanders (21) looks on during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on October 15, 2000 in Washington, DC. The Redskins won the game 10-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
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Washington Redskins cornerback Deion Sanders (21) looks on during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on October 15, 2000 in Washington, DC. The Redskins won the game 10-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins' Earnest Byner (21) scampers for a nine-yard gain as Buffalo Bills' Bruce Smith tries to bring him down from behind during first quarter Super Bowl football action on Jan. 26, 1992 in Minneapolis.  (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Washington Redskins' Earnest Byner (21) scampers for a nine-yard gain as Buffalo Bills' Bruce Smith tries to bring him down from behind during first quarter Super Bowl football action on Jan. 26, 1992 in Minneapolis.  (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Washington Redskins kick return specialist Mike Nelms (21) carries the football during the Redskins 27 - 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.  (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
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Washington Redskins kick return specialist Mike Nelms (21) carries the football during the Redskins 27 - 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.  (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Washington Redskins Sean Taylor(21) in action against the Seattle Seahawks  on October 12,  2005 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.  The Redskins beat the Seahawks 20-17.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
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Washington Redskins Sean Taylor(21) in action against the Seattle Seahawks  on October 12,  2005 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.  The Redskins beat the Seahawks 20-17.(AP Photo/David Durochik)

Washington Redskins running back Earnest Byner (21) scores on a 10-yard touchdown pass during Super Bowl XXVI, a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Washington Redskins running back Earnest Byner (21) scores on a 10-yard touchdown pass during Super Bowl XXVI, a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

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