interception
noun
in·ter·cep·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən 
1
a
: the action of intercepting
b
: the state of being intercepted
2
: something that is intercepted
especially
: an intercepted forward pass
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But the acquisition of Fitzpatrick, a respected playmaker who has pulled down 20 interceptions, forced and recovered 10 fumbles in his seven seasons, proves that nobody’s waving the white flag, giving up on 2025.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Ramsey played all 17 games last season, recording two interceptions, 11 pass deflections and a sack.
—David Furones, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Ramsey had 60 tackles and two interceptions in 17 games last season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Lenoir has started 47 games and played in 62, recording six interceptions and 265 tackles.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Ramsey played all 17 games last season, recording two interceptions, 11 pass deflections and a sack.
—David Furones, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Ramsey had 60 tackles and two interceptions in 17 games last season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Lenoir has started 47 games and played in 62, recording six interceptions and 265 tackles.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 June 2025
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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