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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Gone are outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (Carolina Panthers), inside linebacker Patrick Queen (Pittsburgh Steelers) and third safety Geno Stone (Cincinnati Bengals), last year’s interceptions leader in the AFC, among others.
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
The redshirt sophomore is entering his second season as the Rams’ starter after finishing No. 2 in the Mountain West last year with 3,460 passing yards and No. 3 in the conference with 22 touchdown passes — while throwing 16 interceptions, tied for second-most in FBS.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2024
Ward had a disastrous game, throwing five interceptions.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2024
Notable: Thirteen of Gamble’s 27 interceptions came in his first two seasons.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2024
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
The redshirt sophomore is entering his second season as the Rams’ starter after finishing No. 2 in the Mountain West last year with 3,460 passing yards and No. 3 in the conference with 22 touchdown passes — while throwing 16 interceptions, tied for second-most in FBS.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2024
Ward had a disastrous game, throwing five interceptions.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2024
Notable: Thirteen of Gamble’s 27 interceptions came in his first two seasons.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2024
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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