Only Taylor was absent

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Fans brought signs declaring, “Heaven has one hell of a safety,” “Our loss is monumental” and “Forever a Redskin.” There were plenty of No. 21 jerseys, even some homemade ones. Team owner Dan Snyder wore a large 21 above his heart. Naturally, the Redskins distributed white 21 towels.

Sean Taylor was in the starting lineup one last time, if only in absentia.

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