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Washington Commanders Honor Sean Taylor on Anniversary of Death

The Washington Commanders honored the late great Sean Taylor on Monday, which marked the 16-year anniversary of his death.

Zach Dimmitt

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Monday marked the 16-year anniversary of the death of Washington safety Sean Taylor, who passed away on Nov. 27, 2007 due to injuries caused from a gunshot wound. He was 24.

His sudden passing remains a topic of remembrance for the franchise and the entire NFL to this day. The Washington Commanders honored Taylor’s life and legacy on Monday via social media, proving that he is still being remembered.

"One of the brightest talents to ever wear the burgundy and gold 16 years ago today, we lost Sean Taylor far too soon," one post read.

Here's a look at the posts:

Prior to the Commanders’ 45-10 Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys this past Thursday, CBS played a touching video featuring Taylor’s daughter reflecting on the memories of her dad and what life is like without him.

Taylor, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, had an accomplished football career despite his early death. A star safety for the legendary Miami Hurricanes of the early 2000s, Taylor won a BCS National Championship in 2001 before being named a unanimous All-American selection in 2003.

The Washington Commanders will honor the life of safety Sean Taylor (21) as part of their Week 12 contest against the Atlanta Falcons.
Sean Taylor / James Lang, USA Today

He then went on to have immediate success in the NFL, tallying four interceptions, two forced fumbles and 76 total tackles as a rookie.

During his NFL career, Taylor played in 55 games while posting 302 total tackles, two sacks, eight forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 12 interceptions and 41 passes defended. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and was named a second-team All-Pro in 2007 shortly after his death.

The Commanders host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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