NFL players paid tribute to former Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor on Friday, which would have been his 33rd birthday.
Taylor, the fifth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, died on Nov. 27, 2007 from a gunshot wound sustained while defending his family during a home invasion. His killer, Eric Rivera Jr., was sentenced to 57.5 years in prison.
Santana Moss and Clinton Portis were among Taylor's former teammates who honored him Friday:
Several current Redskins players also wished Taylor a happy birthday:
New York Giants safety Landon Collins, who wears No. 21 in honor of Taylor, paid his respects to his idol: