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WFT to retire Sean Taylor's number this weekend

By Braulio Perez

2005 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 7, 2006
2005 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 7, 2006 / Al Messerschmidt/GettyImages

No one will ever forget the play of hard-hitting safety Sean Taylor. While with the Washington Football team (formerly Redskins) Taylor was among the biggest beasts in the game. He was known for laying the lumber.

Unfortunately, he was killed during a robbery in 2007. To this day, hearts remain broken all over Washington. Well, the team has decided to honor him this weekend, officially retiring his number.

This move was being waited for by so many fans. Taylor truly changed the game as we know it. He was a human highlight reel. Now, his name and number will be remembered forever.