News came out on Thursday morning that Washington rookie DE Chase Young had been named both the NFL Defensive Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month for December.
According to The Washington Post‘s Sam Forter, Young is the first player to win the Player of the Month award in Washington since QB Kirk Cousins did so in 2016.
The second-overall pick is also the first to win the Defensive Player of the Month since LB London Fletcher in 2012. He was also the first player in franchise history to win Player of the Month as a rookie.
At this point in the season, Young has all but locked up the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, with his 32 total tackles, 7.5 sacks, 12 QB hits, 4 forced fumbles, 4 batted passes, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 touchdown
Chase Young first rookie to win Defensive Player of the Month in Washington
News came out on Thursday morning that Washington rookie DE Chase Young had been named both the NFL Defensive Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month for December.
According to The Washington Post‘s Sam Forter, Young is the first player to win the Player of the Month award in Washington since QB Kirk Cousins did so in 2016.
The second-overall pick is also the first to win the Defensive Player of the Month since LB London Fletcher in 2012. He was also the first player in franchise history to win Player of the Month as a rookie.
At this point in the season, Young has all but locked up the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, with his 32 total tackles, 7.5 sacks, 12 QB hits, 4 forced fumbles, 4 batted passes, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 touchdown