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Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse named defensive rookie of the month
Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse was named the NFL's defensive rookie of the month for October.
He recorded 21 tackles, seven passes defensed, two tackles for loss, an interception and a sack during the month.
He was the only rookie defensive back with at least 20 tackles and an interception in October.
Cisse also led all rookies with seven passes defensed.
He is the third Packers cornerback to win the monthly award, and the first since 2015.
Across eight games, he has 34 tackles, two tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, eight passes defensed and an interception.
The award recognizes his play during October; no further next step was specified.
Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse was named the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month for October.
He recorded 21 tackles, seven passes defensed, two tackles for loss, an interception and a sack during the month.
Cisse led all rookies with seven passes defensed in October.
He was the only rookie defensive back to record at least 20 tackles and an interception that month.
Cisse is the third Packers cornerback to win the award and the first since 2015.
- Who
- Brandon Cisse, a Packers cornerback.
- What
- He was named the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month for October.
- When
- The NFL announced the award on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- For his performance in October, including 21 tackles, seven passes defensed, two tackles for loss, an interception and a sack.
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Cisse recorded 21 tackles, seven passes defensed, two tackles for loss, an interception and a sack.
The NFL announced that Cisse had been named defensive rookie of the month for October.
- October tackles
- 21
- October passes defensed
- 7
- October tackles for loss
- 2
- October interceptions
- 1
- October sacks
- 1
- Packers cornerbacks to win award
- 3