The Washington Redskins released defensive end Jason Taylor on Monday after the six-time All-Pro decided he wouldn’t be attending offseason workouts.
Taylor was asked by the Redskins to take part in 75 percent of their offseason workouts. That would have required him to be at the Redskins’ facility during eight of the 13 weeks of the offseason program.
With three children, Taylor, who has a home in the Miami area, opted not to agree to the workout provisions. The team was willing to keep his restructured salary at $8.5 million, but his desire to be with his family in the offseason was more important in his life.
Taylor came to the Redskins from the Miami Dolphins for a second-round choice in 2009 and a sixth-rounder in 2010.
The 34-year-old’s 120.5 career sacks are the most among active NFL players.
Despite his departure from the Redskins, Taylor is still interested in continuing his NFL career.
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