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rookie

[rook-ee] / ˈrʊk i /


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However, he remains under his rookie contract for the 2026 season, and the latest off-the-field incident could prompt the Vikings to hold off on an extension decision for a year.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s why there’s intrigue with the lowly Giants, where rookie Jaxson Dart gave an otherwise miserable franchise a flash of promise.

From The Wall Street Journal

The game also served as a coming out party for a Cowboys rookie quarterback named Dak Prescott, who passed for two touchdowns and eventually displaced Tony Romo as the starter.

From Los Angeles Times

After recovering from a fractured left ankle, the rookie tweaked his right ankle during Week 17 against the Houston Texans.

From Los Angeles Times

Josh Allen was NFL MVP, Jayden Daniels offensive rookie of the year; Aaron Rodgers didn’t return to the Jets, and the Chiefs didn’t win the Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal