MIAMI — Jason Taylor seeks a few more sacks, and he plans to get them with the Miami Dolphins.
The NFL's active career sacks leader, preparing for his 15th season, said Monday he'll rejoin the Dolphins. He disclosed his plans on his foundation's Facebook page.
"Jason has made his decision regarding where he is playing for the upcoming 2011 season," an announcement said. "Jason is coming home to MIAMI and will once again proudly wear the aqua and orange!"
The Dolphins declined to comment. Taylor became a free agent when the Jets released him in March.
Taylor, who turns 37 on Sept. 1, spent his first 11 seasons with the Dolphins and has kept a home in South Florida. He played for Washington in 2008, rejoined the Dolphins in 2009 and played last year for their biggest rivals, the New York Jets.
Former Dolphins teammate Dan Marino tweeted, "Welcome back to Miami [hash] 99."
A year ago, Taylor had hoped for an offer to remain with the Dolphins, but he clashed with football czar Bill Parcells, who has since departed. Taylor maintained a good relationship with Miami coach Tony Sparano.
Taylor's desire to keep playing is driven in large part by a desire to play in a Super Bowl. Last year he reached the playoffs for the first time in nine years, and the Jets' loss to Pittsburgh in the AFC championship game left him fighting back tears.
The linebacker-defensive end was also disappointed to have only five sacks in 2010. That increased his career total to 132 1/2, which tied him with Lawrence Taylor and Leslie O'Neal for eighth on the career list.
He played in all 16 games for the Jets, including five as a starter. Taylor's best season was in 2006, when he was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year for Miami.
Taylor will provide locker-room leadership — and perhaps much more. He'll likely spell outside linebacker Koa Misi in passing situations and line up on the flank opposite Cameron Wake, who had a breakout season with 14 sacks last year.
Conveniently, the Dolphins' No. 99 is currently unassigned.