DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Linebacker Jason Taylor says he’ll retire after this season, his 15th in the NFL and his 13th with the Miami Dolphins.
Taylor, who made the announcement following practice Wednesday, leads all active players with 139½ sacks, which ranks sixth all-time. He has six fumble returns for touchdowns, an NFL record.
He’ll conclude his career Sunday against the New York Jets. It’ll be his 204th game with the Dolphins, which ranks second to Dan Marino’s 242.
Taylor made the Pro Bowl six times, spending much of his career at end before switching to linebacker. He has been used mostly in passing situations this season and has seven sacks.
Taylor has had three stints with the Dolphins, who drafted him in the third round in 1997.
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