In a public statement shared by Ben Standig on X, the Washington Commanders have made the decision to remove the Sean Taylor installation, which they unveiled in November 2022. The full statement from the team and Jackie Taylor, Sean Taylor’s daughter, can be found below:

“After careful consideration, we as an organization have decided to remove the Sean Taylor statue from Commanders Field. We recognize that the statue is not enough to honor one of our franchise’s most legendary players. Together with the Taylor family, we are working on a plan that includes the unveiling of a statue that appropriately honors the legacy and impact Sean had on our organization, our fan base and our community. The Washington Commanders are committed to honoring our legends in a world-class manner.”

Statement from Jackie Taylor: “I am pleased to join the Washington Commanders in announcing plans to unveil a statue in honor of my father. I am grateful to Josh Harris and the Commanders family for their continued commitment to keeping my father’s legacy alive. I look forward to sharing plans in the future and learning more about my father through this process. I am forever grateful for the love and support of this special fan base. I am filled with gratitude knowing that my father will forever be a part of the burgundy and gold family.”

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