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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Jason Paul Taylor
  2. Born: September 1, 1974
  3. Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  4. Youth missionary
  5. Residence: Westin, Florida
  6. Height: 6'6"
  7. College: University of Akron
  8. Named Associated Press first-team All-Pro three times (2000, 2002 and 2006)
  9. Five Pro Bowl selections (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006)
  10. Award: Walter Payton Man of the Year
  11. Founded: The Jason Taylor Foundation to help with the needs of the children of South Florida
  12. Favorite TV Show: The Sopranos
  13. Spouse: Katina Taylor
  14. Children: Isaiah Paul, Mason Paul and Zoe Grace
  15. Contestant on Dancing with the Stars Season 6 with partner Edyta Sliwinska

• 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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