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There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
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The buzz Reminder: Williams is still a rookie, three weeks shy of his 23rd birthday and still only seven games into his NFL career.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year, the pregnant mother of two shared a message of support for WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, after the rookie was fouled hard by another player during a game in June.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Arizona Cardinals spoil Tua Tagovailoa’s return from concussion with game-winning field goal as time expired
Despite both enjoying excellent starts to their rookie campaigns, both Williams and Daniels struggled to find the endzone on Sunday.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The rookie has taken over as the Niners’ second outside cornerback and is thriving.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year, the pregnant mother of two shared a message of support for WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, after the rookie was fouled hard by another player during a game in June.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Arizona Cardinals spoil Tua Tagovailoa’s return from concussion with game-winning field goal as time expired
Despite both enjoying excellent starts to their rookie campaigns, both Williams and Daniels struggled to find the endzone on Sunday.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The rookie has taken over as the Niners’ second outside cornerback and is thriving.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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