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Josiah Trotter picks off Joe Burrow for a touchdown, his first career interception

Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter at Cincinnati, his first career pick, cutting the Bengals' lead to 27-20.

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Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter intercepted Joe Burrow and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown with 2:16 left in the third quarter at Cincinnati, the first interception of his career. Chase McLaughlin's extra point cut the Bengals' lead to 27-20.

Key facts

  • Josiah Trotter intercepted Joe Burrow and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown with 2:16 left in the third quarter.
  • It is Trotter's first career interception, coming in his rookie season and his first NFL start.
  • Chase McLaughlin's extra point made it 27-20 Bengals after the score.
  • Trotter, a second-round rookie, was one of two rookies starting on Tampa Bay's defense in Week 1 alongside outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr.

Trotter was one of two rookies starting on Tampa Bay's defense in Week 1, alongside outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr., the first rookie defensive starters for the Buccaneers since Calijah Kancey in 2023. The pick-six is Trotter's first NFL takeaway in his first career start.

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