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Redskins fans saluted the slain Sean Taylor Sunday at FedEx Field. (AP Images)

Sean Taylor was remembered before Sunday's game between the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field.

"Sean Taylor, a loving father, a good son, a great friend and teammate and an All-Pro football player is no longer with us. But his spirit, his incredible energy and the way he played every down as if it were his last is with us. His spirit is here today. Look around. See for yourself. It's difficult to put into words how we loved and felt about this man. Sean was an instant fan favorite from his first day with the team and undoubtedly will live on forever in the memories of those who had the privilege to watch him play." — FedEx Field public-address announcer

The tribute to the slain safety was a somber one, with fans holding No. 21 towels as they watched a video presentation featuring clips of Taylor playing and talking about what it was like to play for the Redskins.

"My favorite part is when we get home games and the fans are cheering and we have the 12th man," Taylor said. "That is my favorite part of playing for the Redskins."

"WE WILL MISS YOU SEAN," the video postscript read.

When the Redskins lined up for their first defensive play, they sent only 10 players onto the field.