Washington Legends Brian Mitchell and London Fletcher were named among the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 128 Modern-era nominees for the Class of 2026.

Mitchell, a fifth-round draft pick by the franchise in 1990, is one of the most decorated players in team and league history. He spent a decade with Burgundy & Gold, amassing 3,838 scrimmage yards with 12 touchdowns and playing a role in Washington's 1991 Super Bowl victory.

Mitchell made the most impact as a returner with 23,330 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns. He led the NFL in all-purpose yards in 1994-96 and in 1998 as well as punt return yards in 1991. He is second all-time in all-purpose yards behind Jerry Rice, first in kickoff return yards and first in punt return yards.

Mitchell ended his career with a total of seven NFL recor

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