Washington Commanders will build statue to honor Sean Taylor

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The Washington Commanders will build a statue to honor their late former safety, Sean Taylor, two years after unveiling a memorial installation that was criticized by their fans -- and has already been permanently removed.

Taylor, whose No. 21 was retired in 2022, becomes the organization's first former player to be memorialized with a statue. Taylor's daughter, Jackie, will be involved in helping design the statue. She was 18 months old when he was murdered in November 2007.

"I'm just thankful for the whole process," said Taylor, a freshman volleyball player at North Carolina who wears her father's former number. "I think the fans will really enjoy what they're…