Washington Commanders will have number 21 as decals on their helmet against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Week 12. The team is honoring Sean Taylor, a former safety who played from 2004-2007 on the team.
Taylor was shot by intruders at his Miami area home during the 2007 season and died the next day on November 27. His death sparked a national outpouring of support and sympathy, particularly in the Washington, D.C., area, where he was a fan favorite as a Redskin.
2022 will mark the 15th anniversary of the player’s passing and hence the team will be honoring him with this gesture.
Who was Sean Taylor?
Sean Taylor was an American football free safety who spent four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). The Redskins selected him fifth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft, and he remained with the team until his death in 2007.
His Washington teammates dubbed him “Meast” after the expression “half man, half beast” because of his tackling ability.
