Dolphins trade Taylor to Redskins

By Neal Coolong  |   Monday, July 21, 2008  |  Comments( 4 )

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The Dolphins traded defensive end Jason Taylor to Washington for a second-round draft pick in 2009 and a sixth-round choice in 2010.

The Redskins lost DE Phillip Daniels for the season with a torn ACL during the first workout of training camp July 20, thus escalating the Redskins' desire for the veteran Taylor.

Commentary: The initial asking price for the All-Pro DE was a first-round choice, and some teams didn't pull the trigger because Taylor has said he's only going to play one more season before retiring. It also wasn't a secret that Taylor wanted out of Miami and onto a team that has a chance to compete this season. Taylor was the defensive player of the year in 2006, and he'll be a big boost to Washington's defense.

Fantasy Impact: Taylor makes a decent pass rush in D.C. a whole lot better. His versatility (he can play both end and outside linebacker) provides a loaded weapon for any defensive coordinator and should help raise the Redskins' total sack and turnover numbers.
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Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one ...
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