Joey Bosa Wins Defensive Rookie Of The Year Award
- Updated: February 6, 2017
According to NFL Network, Los Angeles Chargers rookie Joey Bosa has been named defensive rookie of the year.
The 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year: Joey Bosa. #NFLHonorspic.twitter.com/13hl7AxLhO
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 5, 2017
The NFL confirmed the news on their official Twitter account.
Led all rookies in sacks with 10.5…
And now he’s 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year!Congrats, Joey Bosa! #NFLHonorspic.twitter.com/wE1NADGWtU
— NFL (@NFL) February 5, 2017
Chris Hairston of the Chargers shared his thoughts on the news.
Congrats bro @jbbigbear Let’s build on it!!!! https://t.co/TYRlv1d2lh
— Chris Hairston (@C_Hairston75) February 5, 2017
Ohio State University expressed their thoughts.
Congratulations to @jbbigbear! #ShrugLife is the @NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year! ¯_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/FieXFlzGwU
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) February 5, 2017
After a long and drawn out holdout Bosa made his season debut with the Chargers playing in 12 games. He started 11 of those 12 games and led all rookies in sacks.
Bosa was one of the bright spots in what was another disappointing year in the standings for the Chargers. Congratulations Bosa!
As more information surfaces on the Chargers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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