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SHANAHAN EXIT THE WORST KEPT SECRET IN SPORTS

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mike Shanahan was soaked in both rainwater and disappointment as he walked off the field Sunday for what is expected to be the final time as coach of the Washington Redskins. He had stood on the sideline absorbing a steady rain on a gray afternoon in a mostly empty, lifeless stadium as the Redskins lost their season finale to the New York Giants, 20-6, to drop their record to 3-13 with their eighth straight defeat.

Shanahan said in a cramped media briefing room in the bowels of MetLife Stadium that he is scheduled to meet Monday morning with Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to determine his future with the organization. Multiple people familiar with the situation said earlier Sunday they expect Shanahan to be fired –  http://wapo.st/1ejT0DH