ESPN names Lawrence Taylor best edge rusher ever

Posted Aug 7, 2022
Hall of Fame pass rusher Lawrence Taylor put together an impressive list of accolades throughout his NFL career. Taylor's honors include league MVP, three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, 10-time All-Pro (8x First-Team, 2x Second-Team), 10x Pro Bowler, two-time Super Bowl Champion, and Pro Football Hall of Famer. (New York Giants)

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