Jason Taylor

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  • Jason Taylor is an all-pro National Football League defensive end who plays for the Miami Dolphins. He was a contestant on the reality television show Dancing with the Stars season 6 along with dance partner Edyta Sliwinska.

    Taylor, who was released by the Washington Redskins on March 2, 2009, signed with the Dolphins on May 13, 2009. His one-year, $1.1 million contract is more than $7 million less than he would have made with the Redskins, but Taylor reportedly took the deal to allow his family to stay in Miami, FloridaESPN.com: Jason Taylor Agrees to One-year, $1.1 Million Deal with Miami Dolphins

  • Playing Career

    • 1995-1996: First-team All-MAC
    • 1997: Drafted with the 73rd pick overall by the Miami Dolphins
    • 2001: Featured in a pictorial, "Ten Sexiest Athletes", by Sports Illustrated
    • 2004: Established the Jason Taylor Foundation
    • 2006: Received NFL Defensive Player Of The Year Award
    • 2006: Received the Dolphins "Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award"
    • 2007: Played in his fifth Pro-Bowl
    • 2008: Traded to Washington Redskins
    • 2009: Released by the Redskins, signs with the Miami Dolphins

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