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Bucs linebacker Devin White scores back-to-back NFL honors

He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for November and December.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) celebrates after stopping Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

It’s been a big year for Devin White. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie linebacker was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Month for December.

He earned the honor in November, too.

That’s a first for the franchise, but the consecutive wins are clearly well-deserved.

White averaged seven tackles per game in 2019 – more than any other rookie in the league. He also tied for the most fumble recoveries.

On Sunday, he snatched one up and ran 91 yards for a touchdown.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) heads for the endzone after returing a fumble by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan 91-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

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