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Teddy Bridgewater, who many had tabbed as Brady’s replacement in New England, threw for two interceptions and zero touchdowns.

From The Guardian • Sep. 21, 2020

Prior to the game, the Capitals went back to starter Braden Holtby against the Kings, two days after they had tabbed rookie Ilya Samsonov in a pivotal matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

From Washington Times • Feb. 4, 2020

Offensive lineman Rodger Saffold and safety Marcus Joyner then left for larger free-agent deals, but the Rams re-signed Fowler, whom Snead had tabbed as their top offseason priority.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2019

Last month, word broke that the NFL had tabbed Maroon 5 to perform at halftime of February’s Super Bowl LIII.

From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2018

The Astros had tabbed Aiken with the No. 1 pick, passing over valuable future major leaguers like Carlos Rodon, Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Nola, and Michael Conforto.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2017