Sean Michael Maurice Taylor was an American football free safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was selected by the Redskins as the fifth overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft where he played for four seasons until his murder in 2007.
Sean Taylor: What happened to| Wife| Daughter| Age| Jersey
What happened to:
Taylor was shot by burglars in a home invasion at his Miami home on Nov. 26, 2007, and died the following day at the age of 24. Taylor was taking the first steps in a career destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame when his life was taken from him.
The timing of the jersey retirement announcement drew criticism Thursday, as it comes just days after the organization was again thrust into the spotlight due to an investigation into the club’s operations that included the revelation of a series of emails sent by former Raiders coach Jon Gruden to former Washington team president Bruce Allen.
Wife:
Jackie Garcia
On November 26, Taylor heard noises in his house and, while investigating the cause, was shot in the upper leg by an intruder. His fiancée Jackie García and their 18-month-old daughter Jackie were unharmed.
Daughter:
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The Sean Taylor Memorial Trust Fund has been fully endorsed by Jackie Garcia, mother of Sean’s daughter, and will guarantee the support and education of their only dependant. The team and owner Daniel M. Snyder have dedicated a minimum of $500,000 to the fund.
Jersey:
The Washington Football Team will retire Sean Taylor’s No. 21 jersey over the weekend in a move that raised eyebrows amid the fallout around Jon Gruden’s emails.
Washington made the announcement Thursday the team would honor Taylor with the ceremony.
