Fresh Faces and Seasoned Pros Shine in NFL All-Pro Team
USASat Jan 10 2026
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The NFL All-Pro team is out, and it's a mix of new stars and old hands. Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba made it unanimous, which means everyone agreed they were the best at their positions. Garrett broke the sack record this year, so that's no surprise. Parsons, who's been dealing with an injury, said getting this honor means a lot, especially after his tough season.
Matthew Stafford, at 37, is having a career year. He beat out rookie Drake Maye for the quarterback spot, which is a big deal. Stafford has been playing for 17 years, and this is his first time making the All-Pro team. He said he didn't see it coming, but he's happy about it. Maye had a great year too, but Stafford just edged him out.
The Denver Broncos had a strong showing with four players on the first team. That's a big deal for a team that's been struggling in recent years. The Eagles also had a couple of young players make the cut, which shows they're building something good for the future.
There are a lot of first-timers on the list, including some special teams players. That's cool because it shows that every part of the game matters. One rookie, Chimere Dike, made it as a punt returner. He said it's awesome to achieve this so early in his career.
The voting system is pretty straightforward. First-team votes are worth more points than second-team votes. It's all tallied up by a firm to make sure it's fair. This is the fourth year they've used this system, and it seems to be working well.
It's interesting to see how players react to making the team. Some are surprised, some are grateful, and others just happy to be recognized. It's a big deal in the NFL, and it's cool to see who made the cut this year.
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