After an installation honoring the late two-time Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor drew widespread criticism, the Washington Commanders permanently removed it and announced plans to erect a statue in its place.

“After careful consideration, we as an organization have decided to remove the Sean Taylor statue from Commanders Field,” a team spokesperson said in a statement Saturday. “We recognize that the statue is not enough to honor one of our franchise’s most legendary players. Together with the Taylor family, we are working on a plan that includes the unveiling of a statue that appropriately honors the legacy and impact Sean had on our organization, our fan base and our community. The Washington Commanders are committed to honoring our legends in a world-class manner.”

The team also announced that Taylor’s daughter Jackie will be involved in the statue’s design process. Jackie was 18 months old when her father was murdered in an attempted burglary on November 27, 2007 at the age of 24.

The original installation was inaugurated in November 2022 during a game against the Atlanta Falcons. At the time, the team was owned by Daniel Snyder, who became known for several mistakes in team-fan relations, amid the backdrop of creating a toxic work culture that led to a $10 million fine from the NFL and allegations of sexual harassment.

However, in July 2023, NFL owners approved the sale of the team to a group led by billionaire Josh Harris.

“I am grateful to Josh Harris and the Commanders family for their continued commitment to keeping my father’s legacy alive,” Jackie Taylor said in the statement. “I look forward to sharing plans in the future and learning more about my father through this process.”

The original installation, which has since been removed, was dedicated on five days’ notice and consisted of a mannequin-like structure that simply displayed a Washington jersey with Taylor’s No. 21 on it. However, the jersey wasn’t even from the correct era, as the NFL’s apparel partner during Taylor’s playing days was Reebok, not Nike.

The statue that will replace the installation is the first statue in team history dedicated to a former player.

Taylor played in the NFL from 2004 to 2007, all of that time for Washington, and earned Pro Bowl honors in his final two seasons. He finished the season with 305 tackles, 12 interceptions, eight forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one touchdown. The year after his death, Taylor was inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor.

Taylor wore jersey No. 36 in his rookie season, but changed it to No. 21 the following year. The Commanders retired Taylor’s jersey in 2021, making him the fourth player in team history to receive the honor.

Taylor was selected fifth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft from the University of Miami.

“I am forever grateful for the love and support of this special fan base,” said Jackie Taylor. “I am filled with gratitude that my father will forever be a part of the burgundy and gold family.”

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Washington Commanders honor Sean Taylor by building statue