Commanders legend Sean Taylor's insane tackle on punter during Pro Bowl will forever be etched in NFL folklore
Former Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor tragically passed away 15 years ago today on November 27th, 2007. The former Washington Redskins safety was shot by intruders at his Miami area home and was announced dead the next day.
Today is the 15th anniversary of Sean Taylor’s death. Every Commander will wear a No. 21 decal on his helmet in honor of Taylor. The Commanders also will be unveiling the Sean Taylor Memorial Installation, which will be a permanent fixture inside of FeExField. https://t.co/sLGZ2LIZd9
Taylor only played three and a half seasons before his passing. He was known for his physicality, ball-hawking skills, and being a natural playmaker. One of the most memorable and iconic plays of his short career came in a play that didn't matter.
During the 2007 Pro Bowl game, Buffalo Bills punter Brian Moorman ran the ball after a fake punt and gained almost seven yards for the first down. Shortly before reaching the first-down marker, he was met by Taylor and was lifted off the ground as Taylor laid the boomstick down on Moorman.
Sean Taylor will forever have the greatest Pro Bowl highlight ever. https://t.co/wzX8Bf3Hi3
Nobody knew what the result was going to be except him. It didn't matter if it was a pre-season, regular season, or an exhibition Pro Bowl match, he was the type of player to make a big tone-setting play any chance he could get.
Sean Taylor had a great football career before his tragic death
Sean Taylor was drafted by the Washington Redskins fifth-overall in the 2004 NFL draft. Coming out of the University of Miami, Taylor was regarded as the best safety in the draft.
Taylor played with the Hurricanes from 2001-2003, becoming a national champion in his first season with the team. In his final season in college, he recorded 10 interceptions and was expected to be a top-five pick in the draft.
His skills translated once he joined the Redskins. In three and a half seasons, he recorded 299 tackles, nine forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 12 interceptions, and 34 pass defelctions.He's a two-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro and had his number 21 retired by the Redskins.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Taylor. RIP Sean Taylor.