A memorial of Sean Taylor, legendary safety, was unveiled at the FedEx Field on Sunday ahead of Washington Commanders’ Week 12 tie against the Atlanta Falcons. November 27 is the 15th year death anniversary of the No 21 Commanders player, who was shot and killed in 2007.
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Several NFL players and teams paid their tributes to Sean Taylor.
“When I think of Sean Taylor, it’s much more than the plays that he made on the field,” Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller said.
“Just the energy, the love, the passion that he brought to this team, that he brought to this community, to this organization and that’s something that I don’t think that anyone can every duplicate again, but it’s something that everybody kind of leans on and something that will always be missed.”
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“We honor and remember Sean Taylor,” the Commanders tweeted.
The Sean Taylor memorial was unveiled minutes before Washington’s game against the Falcons.
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Taylor was defending his fiancée Jackie García and his 18-month-old daughter Jackie Taylor when he was shot by burglars. He was 24 years old.
“Major crowd for the unveiling of Sean Taylor memorial at FedEx,” reported NBCS’ JP Finlay. “Pretty telling that Dan Snyder isn’t addressing the crowd. Taylor and Snyder were quite close.”
In four NFL seasons, Sean Taylor had 12 interceptions, forced eight fumbles and posted more than 300 tackles. He was named to two pro bowls.
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“You know he’s one of the greats. I still watch the [Pro Bowl] special teams hit. I’m telling you I still watch that to this day, always. That’s the GOAT,” Commanders safety Darrick Forrest said.
“He’s definitely one of those guys that I wish I got to play along side. So just to be on the field when they’re honoring him is going to be very exciting for us,” defensive tackle Jonathan Allen added.
