Dancing Jason Taylor becomes a Redskin
July 21, 2008 by James Edwards
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It is official. The Miami Dolphins have sent Jason Taylor to the Washington Redskins.
The Redskins gave the Dolphins a second-round pick in 2009 and a sixth-round choice in 2010 for Taylor.
The six-time Pro Bowl defensive end — who was the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year — fell out of favor in Miami after spending his offseason on the TV show “Dancing With the Stars” rather than working out with teammates.
The deal came about nine hours after starting defensive end Phillip Daniels was carted away from the practice field at Redskins Park with a season-ending left knee injury on Day 1 of training camp.
Jason Taylor is 33 years old and the Miami Dolphins were looking to get younger. After 11 seasons in the NFL, Jason has maybe 1 or 2 seasons left. Even he admits as much.
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I believe that this will be one of the best deals the ‘Skins have made in a long time. Jason Taylor wasn’t a 6 time Pro-Bowl player because he can’t move!! He proved his agility is still there when he appeared on Dancing With The Stars. Miami’s loss is our gain and I do believe it will be a big one!!!!!
Washington could use the help. They are close to breaking through to the elite teams.