Jets WR Garrett Wilson and CB Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner swept annual NFL rookie honors. Wilson became the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, while Gardner won Defensive Rookie of the Year. The Jets have become just the third team in history to win both awards. Gardner, who was selected at #4 overall, led the league…
February 9, 2023
After being snubbed for Pro Bowl, DT Sheldon Richardson finally got the recognition he deserved by capturing the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. He started every game and finished with 3.5 sacks and 77 tackles, which is third-most in the league among defensive linemen. According to ProFootballFocus, only J.J. Watt produced more stops…
February 1, 2014
MLB Jonathan Vilma won The Associated Press 2004 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, the NFL announced earlier today. Vilma received 21 votes, edging CD Dunta Robinson who received 12 to finish second. Vilma recorded 107 tackles (77 solo) during regular season. He also added 2.0 sacks, 3 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown),…
January 7, 2005