Now in its third yr, the NFLPA’s Gamers’ All-Professional Group introduced who made the reduce on Wednesday morning. As one of many prime groups within the league this yr, the Philadelphia Eagles have been clearly represented with a pair of gamers. Solely the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, who every had three, noticed extra gamers picked by their friends.
Operating again Saquon Barkley and inside defensive lineman Jalen Carter earned the nod for the Birds and, fairly frankly, you’ll be able to’t argue with both choice. This was the primary time both made this staff.
Saquon Barkley and Jalen Carter have been named to the NFLPA’s All-Professional staff, voted in by their friends.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) January 8, 2025
In case you want a fast refresher on the voting course of:
The rules and poll for the Gamers’ All-Professional Group have been created with an emphasis on consistency, availability and positional familiarity, together with:
- Solely lively NFL gamers have been eligible to vote, and every participant may solely vote as soon as.
- Gamers couldn’t vote for themselves or for his or her teammates.
- If a participant missed 5 or extra video games as of Week 15 of the season, they have been ineligible for a spot on the staff.
- Gamers voted for the place group they play in and line up in opposition to on the sphere. For instance, facilities may vote for: the very best heart, the very best nostril deal with, the very best inside defensive lineman and the very best off-ball linebacker within the league.
- For the particular groups (or “core teamers”) class, numerous participant leaders from every locker room nominated their two prime gamers for the poll.
In 16 video games performed this yr, Barkley led the NFL in dashing, racking up an insane 2,005 yards on 345 carries (5.8 ypc) and scoring 13 touchdowns. Only for enjoyable, he added 33 catches for 278 yards and a pair of scores too.
Carter, whereas not fairly as traditionally vital, additionally had a formidable season for the Eagles. He performed in 16 video games and recorded 42 tackles (25 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two compelled fumbles, and 6 passes defended. Nearly each week you possibly can discover a movie breakdown on Twitter of Carter completely wrecking some poor offensive lineman’s life which might be why his friends (aka the aforementioned o-linemen) voted him onto this staff.
There are undoubtedly just a few quibbles Eagles followers may have with this staff like linebacker Zack Baun or proper deal with Lane Johnson (LT Jordan Mailata solely performed 12 video games) lacking out, however total it’s nice to see two key Birds given their flowers by their opponents.
2024 Gamers’ All-Professional Choices: RT Lane Johnson; C Jason Kelce
2023 Gamers’ All-Professional Choices: RT Lane Johnson; C Jason Kelce; CB Darius Slay
