Matt Ortega

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor was left critically wounded after what appears to be an armed robbery at his Miami suburb home where he was recovering from a knee injury. Taylor was described by his former lawyer as having suffered “significant” blood loss because the bullet struck the femoral artery. The 24-year old defensive back was described as “nonresponsive and unconscious.”

Redskins safety Pierson Prioleau fought to keep his composure.

“This is not just a member of the Washington Redskins,” said Prioleau, one of a few players made available to reporters. “But we’re talking about a dad, a brother, a friend of ours, and that’s where we’re at with this right now.”

Pull through, Sean.

Earlier this year, Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was gunned down following a dispute at a New Year’s Eve party in Colorado. Williams’ murder remains unsolved.

Following Williams’ killing, ESPN compiled a list of NFL players that were gunshot victims since 1992. Two of the nine did not survive their injuries.