RELEASE DATE: Monday, Jan. 16, 2012
FROM: Mike Holbrook, Managing Editor of Pro Football Weekly
MVP Rodgers leads way
on Pro Football Weekly/
Professional Football Writers of America's
Professional Football Writers of America's
2011 All-NFL Team
The authority on pro football, Pro Football Weekly, along with the Professional Football Writers of America, are proud to announce their annual All-NFL team. Leading the way is QB Aaron Rodgers, who also was voted as Most Valuable Player. Below, you will find the entire team, which was voted on by PFWA members and Pro Football Weekly editors. The All-NFL team and all individual awards plus All-Conference teams and All-Rookie teams can be found in the current edition of Pro Football Weekly (Vol. XXVI, No. 26, issue date Jan. 22, 2012), which can be ordered online at www.PFWstore.com
Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America
2011 All-NFL Team
Offense
Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers / Packers
Running backs
Maurice Jones-Drew / Jaguars
LeSean McCoy / Eagles
Wide receivers
Calvin Johnson / Lions
Wes Welker / Patriots
Tight end
Rob Gronkowski / Patriots
Center
Maurkice Pouncey / Steelers
Offensive Guards
Jahri Evans / Saints
Carl Nicks / Saints
Offensive Tackles
Jason Peters / Eagles
Joe Thomas / Browns
Defense
Defensive ends
Jared Allen / Vikings
Jason Pierre-Paul / Giants
Defensive tackles
Haloti Ngata / Ravens
Justin Smith / 49ers
Outside linebackers
DeMarcus Ware / Cowboys
Terrell Suggs / Ravens
Inside linebacker
Patrick Willis / 49ers
Cornerbacks
Darrelle Revis / Jets
Johnathan Joseph / Texans
Safeties
Troy Polamalu / Steelers
Eric Weddle / Chargers
Specialists
Placekicker
David Akers / 49ers
Punter
Andy Lee / 49ers
Punt returner
Patrick Peterson / Cardinals
Kickoff returner
Joe McKnight / Jets
Special-teamer
Matthew Slater / Patriots
Most Valuable Player — Packers QB Aaron Rodgers
Defensive MVP — Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs
Coach of the Year — 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh
Rookie of the Year — Panthers QB Cam Newton
Offensive Rookie of the Year — Panthers QB Cam Newton
Defensive Rookie of the Year — 49ers OLB Aldon Smith
Most Improved Player of the Year — Giants WR Victor Cruz
Comeback Player of the Year — Lions QB Matthew Stafford
Executive of the Year — 49ers GM Trent Baalke
Assistant Coach of the Year — Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips
Golden Toe (Best Placekicker or Punter) — 49ers PK David Akers/49ers P Andy Lee (co-winners)
Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America
2011 All-rookie Team
Offense
Quarterback
Cam Newton / Panthers
Running backs
DeMarco Murray / Cowboys
Roy Helu / Redskins
Wide receivers
A.J. Green / Bengals
Julio Jones / Falcons
Tight end
Kyle Rudolph / Vikings
Center
Mike Pouncey / Dolphins
Offensive Guards
Stefen Wisniewski / Raiders
Danny Watkins / Eagles
Offensive Tackles
Tyron Smith / Cowboys
Nate Solder / Patriots
Defense
Defensive ends
J.J. Watt / Texans
Jabaal Sheard / Browns
Defensive tackles
Marcell Dareus / Bills
Phil Taylor / Browns
Linebackers
Aldon Smith / 49ers
Von Miller / Broncos
Ryan Kerrigan / Redskins
Cornerbacks
Patrick Peterson / Cardinals
Richard Sherman / Seahawks
Safeties
Chris Conte / Bears
Chris Harris / Broncos
Specialists
Placekicker
Dan Bailey / Cowboys
Punter
Matt Bosher / Falcons
Punt returner
Patrick Peterson / Cardinals
Kickoff returner
Randall Cobb / Packers
Special teamer
Akeem Dent / Falcons