For many, spring is defined by colorful eggs and the arrival of a certain bunny. But for veteran NFL quarterback Tyrod Taylor, the significance of this weekend goes far deeper than a holiday tradition. It is a time of intentionality, a reset, and a celebration of what in his household is never called Easter.

“We refer to it as Resurrection Sunday. Obviously, I know the meaning of both, but my family is real big on just changing the narrative and making sure the truth is known,” Taylor said in an exclusive interview. 

The veteran quarterback credits his deep-rooted faith to the environment he was raised in, where church was a central and celebratory part of life.

“I was introduced to church through my parents, both of them are strong believers. My earliest memory of Resurrection Sunday, I was going to get this chocolate brown suit from Burlington Coat Factory. I want to say I was probably about 7 years old. Everyone was dressed to the nines and as a kid I could see how different this Sunday was compared to others, Taylor said.

That suit was more than just a piece of clothing; it represented an elevated sense of reverence at Ivy Baptist Church in Newport News, Virginia. Taylor recalls a time when dressing up for service was the standard, a tradition he still carries as one of the league’s most noted fashion icons.

While he admits no one in his family was perfect, the principles of trusting God’s timing and living according to his will were embedded in his childhood. As an adult, that inherited religion has evolved into a personal relationship.

“As kids, you find your way, or you find yourself gravitating to worldly things and then naturally coming back,” Taylor explained.

This year, the weekend carries even more weight. After a season with the New York Jets and entering a period of career transition, Taylor is finding solace in the message of "Passion Week", a sermon delivered by his pastor, Kevin G. Swann. The message challenged the congregation to consider how they would live if they knew their time was short, a perspective that shifted Taylor’s view on the sacrifice made on Good Friday.

“Jesus had all of these thoughts and all of these emotions throughout this week—whether it was fear, but allowing his faith to outweigh his fear,” Taylor said. “When you think about resurrection, things are bound to happen in life. Life throws so many different curveballs at us. I think that this is an opportunity to reset.”

Despite a recent death in the family that forced an early trip home, Taylor remains focused on the intentionality of the moment. He plans to spend the day surrounded by family, receiving the message at church, and reflecting on where he can put his energy moving forward.

As for the fashion? While the chocolate brown suit from Burlington is long gone, the spirit of the "Easter fit" remains a staple of the culture.

“Anytime our culture gets a chance to step, to show out, we’re going to do it to the best of our ability. That’s just within us,” Taylor said. “But I also just think it’s part of the celebration. Over the years, people have always stepped their best on Resurrection Sunday.”