Brother of late Sean Taylor invited to Commanders rookie camp
May 10 - The Washington Commanders announced their roster for rookie camp on Friday, and on the list was Gabe Taylor -- the younger brother of the late Sean Taylor.
Gabe Taylor, a former defensive back at Rice, will have a chance to make the team his brother played for from 2004-07 before he was shot by an intruder in his home and killed at age 24.
Gabe Taylor's agency, Creed Sports and Entertainment, said in a Instagram post last week that he chose Washington over "multiple offers."
"This decision is especially meaningful because growing up, Gabe dreamed of playing for this team," Creed's post said. "Now he has the chance to make his mark, forge his own path, compete for a roster spot, and honor the memory of Sean. Gabe couldn't be more excited, focused, and ready for the opportunity."
Gabe Taylor went undrafted after five seasons at Rice, where he racked up 10 interceptions (one returned for touchdown), 239 tackles, 4.0 sacks and six forced fumbles over 54 career games.
The Commanders retired Sean Taylor's No. 21 jersey in 2021. The fifth overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft, he was named to the 2006 and 2007 Pro Bowls and had 12 interceptions in 55 NFL games before his tragic death.
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