http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=32107Taylor Passes Away At Age 24
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
November 27, 2007
The family of Sean Taylor has notified the Redskins that Taylor passed away Tuesday morning at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.
He was 24 years old.
"This is the worst imagineable tragedy," Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Sean's family."
Taylor was injured Monday in a shooting at his residence in Miami and did not survive.
Taylor was the Redskins' first-round draft pick in 2004. He was the fifth overall pick out of Miami.
The press release the Redskins issued after drafting Taylor stated the following: "Touted as one of the most sought after players in this year's draft, Taylor brings a tremendous combination of size, speed and strength to the Redskins defense, as well as his well documented abilities as a playmaker and intimidator in the secondary."
Taylor lived up to that billing in four seasons with the Redskins.
As a rookie, Taylor played in 15 games, with 13 starts, and recorded 89 tackles, second-best on the team. He had one sack and four interceptions.
He finished fourth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting and was named a first alternate to the Pro Bowl.
My thoughts and prayers goes out to Sean Taylor's family and friends...As part of his Redskins family i think that we should give them as much love and support as possible....Cards can be sent to:
Sean Taylor c/o Washington Redskins
21300 Redskin Park Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
