The Washington Commanders have opened the door to potentially continuing deceased two-time Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor's legacy. They have invited his young brother Gabriel, who played safety at Rice,

Rice safety Gabriel Taylor, the younger brother of late Commanders legend Sean Taylor, accepted an invite to compete for a spot on the team. Washington's rookie minicamp starts on May 8 and runs through May 11.

Sean Taylor was the No. 5 pick by Washington in the 2004 draft, earning a pair of Pro Bowl nods and second-team All-Pro honors in his brief career. Taylor was shot and killed in a home burglary in Nov. 2007, at just 24 years old.