Washington Football Team president Jason Wright penned an apology about the timing of Sean Taylor's jersey retirement, which is scheduled for when the franchise faces the Chiefs on Sunday.
"We thought that saving the news for a game week reveal was the best way to focus the message on Sean and his legacy," Wright wrote. "We didn't realize that so many of you wanted to make a trip to FedExField to be present for this moment -- a true lack of understanding of what you, the lifeblood of this franchise, needed to mourn our collective loss and celebrate Sean's legacy.