On July 21, 2008 the Miami Dolphins traded defensive end Jason Taylor to the Washington Redskins. He is expected to fill a vacancy left by Phillip Daniels, who is unable to play due to a knee injury.Agence France-Presse: Redskins acquire defender Taylor... (July 21, 2008)

The Redskins announced that they will not renegotiate Taylor's contract but instead assume the final two years of his existing deal with the Dolphins.Agence France-Presse: Redskins acquire defender Taylor... (July 21, 2008)

In March 2008, Yahoo! News reporter Jason Cole speculated that executive Vice President of Football Operations of the Miami Dolphins, Bill Parcells, was looking to trade Jason Taylor. Parcells criticized Cole, accusing him of irresponsible journalism.Yahoo! Sports: Taylor and Dolphins to part ways (March 1, 2008)

But on April 24, 2008, after locking up Jake Long as the number one pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, it was reported, according to NFL executives, Parcells was exploring the option to obtain a first-round pick for Taylor.Sun Sentinel (Florida): Dolphins shopping Taylor for 1st-round... (April 24, 2008)

"The only way Jason Taylor doesn't play for the Dolphins in 2008, is if he retires. The team is not going to trade him."—Bill ParcellsOrlando Sentinel: Dolphins trade six-time Pro Bowler Jason Taylor to Redskins (July 21, 2008)

"Why wouldn't you want one of the very best players?"—Bill ParcellsOrlando Sentinel: Dolphins trade six-time Pro Bowler Jason Taylor to Redskins (July 21, 2008)