Gabriel Taylor is bringing 'new mindset' to honoring brother Sean Taylor
Gabriel Taylor is looking to both honor his brother Sean Taylor and parlay his opportunity with the UFL's DC Defenders into an NFL chance.
When Gabriel Taylor takes the field for the DC Defenders' 2026 home opener on April 11, he will be wearing the No. 21 jersey. In the past, such a moment would have been emotional for Taylor.
It matches the number worn by his late brother, Sean Taylor , across his four seasons with Washington before he was killed in a 2007 home invasion at the age of 24. But now, the younger Taylor – who was 6 years old when his brother died – is taking a different approach to honoring his brother's legacy. "I think having a new mindset, mentality over the number is just not overthinking it," Taylor told USA TODAY Sports in a recent phone interview.
"Because if I overthink it, then that brings pressure. " What does that pressure look like? Taylor explained the No.
21 jersey "sets a tone" of what many want and expect from him, especially with his last name atop it. Taylor knows that comes from a place of love. "The fans really want me to succeed and just thrive in the number and just make my own name," Taylor said.
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