reigning
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Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has not played since the season-opening defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Edge rusher Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has not played since undergoing knee surgery after the season-opening defeat by the 49ers in Australia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
They beat Wales 70-6 in their opener, but were thrashed 78-0 by reigning champions Australia in Perth last weekend.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
In 2015 he departed reigning league champions Chelsea by mutual consent and in 2018 he was sacked by Manchester United.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Draws wouldn’t count, and in case of a 9–9 tie, the reigning champion would retain his title.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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