2005 Upper Deck Sean Taylor Football Card #246

This is a 2005 Upper Deck series football trading card featuring Sean Taylor, safety for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders). The card is a standard 2.5 by 3.5-inch rectangular format constructed of high-gloss cardstock. The action photograph depicts Taylor in his white away jersey, burgundy pants, and iconic number 36 helmet, engaging in a physical tackle against a Denver Broncos player (number 88). The design features a burgundy textured footer with the player's name 'TAYLOR' in bold white block lettering, with 'SEAN' and 'REDSKINS' in smaller supporting text. The upper right corner displays the holographic silver Upper Deck logo. The upper left corner shows a geometric burgundy pattern over a blurred stadium background. Regarding condition, the card is housed in a flexible protective plastic sleeve (penny sleeve), which appears to have some surface dust and minor scuffing. The card's corners generally appear sharp in the image, though the bottom right corner shows some slight edge softening. The centering of the image appears slightly shifted toward the right margin. There are no obvious creases or surface stains visible through the sleeve, though the glossy finish shows typical light reflective properties for the mid-2000s era. This item represents a key card for collectors of 21st-century NFL defensive stars given Taylor's legendary status and tragic passing.