NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1973)

UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year (1976)

First-team All-Pro (1975)

3× Second-team All-Pro (1974, 1976, 1977)

5× Pro Bowl (1973–1977)

NFL receptions leader (1975)

Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor

50 Greatest Vikings

Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team

Minnesota Vikings 40th Anniversary Team