Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Loses Rookie Of The Year Honor To Chargers QB Herbert

Minneapolis MN

05 February, 2021

3:31 PM

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CBS Minnesota February 4, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A record-breaking debut season and an All-Pro nod weren't enough to earn Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson the NFL's Rookie of the Year award. That honor went to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers announced Herbert's win Thursday. Jefferson finished his inaugural campaign with 88 catches, 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns. In addition to breaking Hall of Famer Randy Moss' franchise records for catches and yards by a rookie, Jefferson broke Anquan Boldin's league record for rookie yardage in the Super Bowl era. Read more at CBS Minnesota