Wright, a former NFL running back, also entered the league in 2004. Wright, in the same release, commented on the legacy that Taylor left his four seasons with the team. That came after a standout career for the Hurricanes in which he was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2003. Taylor recorded 262 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 8 forced fumbles during his short NFL career. 5 overall pick by Washington in the 2004 NFL Draft and a former standout for the Miami Hurricanes, died in November 2007 when after intruders entered his home and shot the former Washington defensive back. Sean Taylor's family will have the opportunity for a private visit at Taylor's locker on the Club Level, which has been perfectly preserved from his last game, and will enjoy the game from specially reserved suites." "The team also will formally commemorate the renaming of the road leading to FedExField as Sean Taylor Road with family and friends of Taylor before the game. "This will mark only the third time in the team's 89-year history that a jersey number will be officially retired. "Taylor's family will join the team on-field for a pre-game ceremony in which Taylor's contributions to the team will be remembered alongside the retirement of his jersey number, 21," the release read. 21 jersey and renaming a road leading into the stadium in his honor. Plans for Sunday, which are set to be part of the team’s alumni homecoming weekend, include retiring Taylor’s No. Wright mentioned that Gabe and other members of Taylor’s family were invited guests to Sunday’s ceremony in Thursday’s announcement. I feel a pit in my stomach knowing how we have let so many of you down.” “As the guy who really wanted us to start honoring players better and differently - in line with what they paid in the blood, sweat, and tears - I’m angry and sad that we messed up your opportunity to honor Sean in person this weekend. “We didn’t realize that so many of you wanted to make a trip to FedEx Field to be present for this moment - a true lack of understanding of what you, the lifeblood of this franchise, needed to mourn our collective loss and celebrate Sean’s legacy. “We thought that saving the news for a game week reveal was the best way to focus the message on Sean and his legacy,” Wright wrote. Team president Jason Wright recently described himself as “angry and sad” while apologizing to fans in an open letter posted to the team’s website. Gabe Taylor, Sean’s younger brother who plays for Rice football, told 106.7 The Fan that he was not informed of the retirement ceremony until earlier this week.
However, fans were not the only group given little notice a tribute to Taylor was happening. Washington did not announce plans to retire Taylor’s jersey until Thursday, just three days ahead of time, which led to an outpour of criticism from its fanbase. The Washington Football Team has recently come under fire for the way in which the organization unveiled its plans to honor late defensive back Sean Taylor during the team’s Week 6 home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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