Perfect Panthers lead Pro Bowl picks with 10 players

But Seattle’s Tyler Lockett and Philadelphia’s Darren Sproles were selected as the two Pro Bowl return specialists.

Meanwhile, a frustrated Ron Rivera didn’t have a choice whether Carolina players could continue to bring baseball bats on the field before games.

Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (Boise State) is headed to his second Pro Bowl, while Arizona guard Mike Iupati (Idaho) was selected to his fourth straight all-star game.

He also said it was an honor for 10 Panthers players to be picked for the Pro Bowl because it means their team is highly regarded.

The 2016 Pro Bowl presented by USAA is an extension of USAA’s Official Military Appreciation Sponsorship of the NFL, which delivers military appreciation experiences to military, veterans and their families at NFL games, training camps and on military bases throughout the NFL season.

The second-year receiver’s in the midst of a breakout season that has seen him pile up more than 1,000 receiving yards and a league-leading 13 touchdown catches. Lee has had one of his healthier seasons and as a result, he’s posted career highs in tackles (138), sacks (2), and tackles for losses (9).

Just over the past 12 or so months, Butler has gone from an undrafted rookie to a Super Bowl hero to a Pro Bowl selection.

“It’s an exciting time for me and my family”, Bowman said Wednesday.

Bowman leads the 49ers – and is tied for the National Football League lead – in tackles, with 136. Norman has added 14 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. They are also a flawless 10 when it comes to the Pro Bowl.

“He’s shown leadership all across the board”, defensive tackle Quinton Dial said of Bowman. It appears as though he will finish off the season with the second most sacks through four seasons for a Patriots defensive end, second to Hall of Famer Andre Tippett, as Boston.com points out.

On the defensive side, Houston’s J.J. Watt and New York Jets defensive back Darrelle Revis got the nod.

The 2016 Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, January 31 and televised live on ESPN from Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Collins is one of the younger players on the Patriots defense.

This is Bowman’s third Pro Bowl honor, having made it in the 2011 and 2012 seasons before missing past year while recovering from knee reconstruction.

“I’m extremely excited and I couldn’t be more thankful to the fans who took their time to vote me in, as well as my fellow players and coaches”.