Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian honors late Sean Taylor as $6.3 billion-worth Commanders eye historic playoffs charge

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian recently paid a heartfelt tribute to late Washington Commanders legend Sean Taylor ahead of the team's playoff clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, January 12. Ohanian, a devoted Commanders fan, hopes to see his team secure their first playoff victory in 19 years.

With a season record of 12-5, the Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth in the 2025 NFL season, their best performance since 1991. They will enter the postseason as the No. 6 seed and will face the third-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. This serves as a rematch from September, where the Buccaneers held the upper hand.

Ahead of the Commanders' clash with the Buccaneers, a fan reflected on Washington's 17-10 playoff victory over Tampa Bay in 2006, their only postseason win since then. Joe Gibbs and the late Sean Taylor played pivotal roles in that triumph.

"19 years ago yesterday the Redskins won their first playoff game in 6 years. Joe Gibbs extended his post-season record to 17-5. Sean Taylor made the deciding score. This was the last time Washington won a playoff game. This Sunday the Commanders have an opportunity to change the status quo. #HTTR #RaiseHail," they wrote.

Reflecting on the iconic match, Serena Williams' husband gave a heartfelt tribute to Sean Taylor, highlighting his jersey number. The 41-year-old shared his excitement ahead of $6.3 billion-worth Commanders upcoming game in Tampa.

"#RIP21 We all remember this game and this moment. See you in Tampa this Sunday. Hail," he wrote.

Alexis Ohanian, a passionate NFL fan, often expresses his support for the Washington Commanders. While revealing his favorite athletes last year in November, the 41-year-old included the legendary safety Sean Taylor.

Unfortunately in 2007, Sean Taylor was fatally shot by an intruder at his home. During the tragic event, his wife, Jackie Garcia, and their 18-month-old daughter, Jackie Taylor, escaped.

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When Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian gave a peek into the Washington Commanders-themed wall in his father's man cave

Alexis Ohanian at an event - Image Source: Getty

In November, Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams and passionate Washington Commanders fan, posted a photo of a wall filled with memorabilia of his favorite team, including a jersey of the late Sean Taylor. The Reddit co-founder had worked with his father to create the display.

"This is a wall in the man cave I helped build my dad in his home... I've got some more collectibles on the way for him..." He shared.

Alexis Ohanian's father, Chris, is a dedicated Washington Commanders fan. In 2023, the tech entrepreneur posted an old newspaper clipping of himself and Chris, seemingly disappointed by the Commanders' loss.