Sean Taylor has died.

Sean Taylor, 24, passed away early this morning from injuries sustained when someone cut his phone lines, broke into his house, and shot him in his bedroom yesterday.

This was a murder. This was no random home invasion or attempted robbery.

What a shame - Taylor was a young man whose life was on a major upswing - he was engaged, had a young daughter (18 months old), and was essentially the star player on the Redskins' roster.

Now he's lying on a cold metal tray in a morgue, all of that intensity and vitality drained away.

Rest in peace, Sean. To the Taylor family, and the UM and 'Skins family - my prayers are with you as you navigate this grief.