Washington Football Team To Retire Sean Taylor's Number 21 Jersey On Sunday

ASHBURN, VA — Sean Taylor's number 21 jersey will be officially retired by the Washington Football Team on Sunday before the team's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The franchise also announced that the road leading to the stadium would be renamed Sean Taylor Road.

Taylor's jersey will be the third to be officially retired by the franchise, after Sammy Baugh's number 33 and Bobby Mitchell's number 49. Taylor's number has not been worn by a Washington player since he was shot and killed during a home invasion in November 2007.

Nearly 100 Washington Football Team alumni will be honored during a ceremony at FedEx Field on Sunday, the franchise announced on Thursday. Taylor's family will also be on-hand to attend the pre-game jersey retirement ceremony.

Sean Taylor was a fan-favorite during his four seasons with the Washington Football Team. He was 24 years old when he died. After the 2007 season, Taylor was posthumously honored as a second team All-Pro selection. He was inducted into the Washington Ring of Honor in 2008.

"I came into the NFL the same year as Sean Taylor and immediately his athletic ability, resilience, grit, and relentless work ethic set him apart. I and many others looked to him as a role model,” Washington Football Team President Jason Wright said. "The fact that he was tragically taken so early hurt our player community, but also our fans, coaches, and staff. We will continue to remember him and hold him up as an example of professionalism and excellence, and we will all strive to mirror his excellence in our own ways."

The Washington Football Team will also distribute commemorative rally towels featuring Taylor to the first 10,000 fans at Sunday's game. During the game, players will wear a helmet sticker honoring Taylor.

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Tickets for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs are still available on the franchise's website.