It appears that tragedy has struck the Redskins. Emerging reports indicate that Washington Redskins Safety Sean Taylor has been shot in an apparent burglary attempt on his home, with one source claiming that Taylor is "fighting for his life". The Redskins have just released a statement confirming the shooting.

Ashburn, VA - The Washington Redskins became aware of a situation this
morning in which safety Sean Taylor was the victim of a shooting at
his residence in Florida.

The Miami Dade Police Department is currently investigating the situation.

Taylor is currently undergoing treatment at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida.

Currently in his fourth year with the Redskins, Taylor has developed a reputation as one of the hardest hitting players in the NFL. Washington selected him with the fifth overall pick of the 2004 draft, and he contributed almost immediately with his diverse skill set of game-changing abilities.

We'll continue to update as news becomes available. For now, we keep Sean and his family in our hearts and minds.