2021 All-Pro Team: Rodgers Over Brady, Taylor, TJ.Watt, Kupp highlight rosters

NFL All-Pro Team 2021: Aaron Rodgers beat Tom Brady for top spot; T.J. Watt among five unanimous selections.






Five players, including dynamic pass catchers Cooper Kupp is unanimous choice for The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro Team.

Two quarterbacks battling for MVP honors were included on the Associated Press' 2021 All-Pro Team. Aaron Rodgers was named a first team All-Pro for the fourth time and second straight year. Tom Brady was a second team selection. His last All-Pro honor came in 2017 during his MVP season.



Aaron Donald — the three-time Defensive Player of the Year makes the team for the seventh time in his eight pro seasons — Watt is on it for a third time, Adams makes it for the second time.



The All-Pro rosters, which were voted on by a national panel of 50 media members, included five players who were unanimously selected:

  • 1 - Rams receiver Cooper Kupp,
  • 2 - Packers wideout Davante Adams,
  • 3 - Colts running back Jonathan Taylor,
  • 4 - Steelers pass- rusher T.J. Watt, and
  • 5 - Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.


Along with Rodgers and Brady, each of these players are candidates to win league MVP, which will be unveiled the night before Super Bowl LVI.

The Packers, Colts, Ravens, Rams and Cowboys each have three All-Pros. There's an even breakdown by conference of 14 apiece.





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The full roster can be found below. Here's a complete list of Rosters who made got a vote & get a place at the 2021 All-Pro Team.


2021 All-Pro Team: Full List of Rosters from First & Second team Players by Positions.




2021 All-Pro Team, FIRST TEAM



OFFENSE



Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay

Running Back: Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis

Tight End: Mark Andrews, Baltimore

Wide Receivers: Davante Adams , Green Bay; Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams; Deebo Samuel, San Francisco

Left Tackle: Trent Williams, San Francisco

Right Tackle: Tristan Wirfs, Tamp Bay

Left Guard: Joel Bitonio, Cleveland

Right Guard: Zack Martin, Dallas

Center: Jason Kelce, Philadelphia



DEFENSE

Edge Rushers: T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh; Myles Garrett, Cleveland

Interior Lineman: Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams; Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh

Linebackers: Micah Parsons, Dallas; Darius Leonard, Indianapolis; De'Vondre Campbell, Green Bay

Cornerbacks: Trevon Diggs, Dallas; Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams

Safeties: Kevin Byard, Tennessee; Jordan Poyer, Buffalo



SPECIAL TEAMS

Placekicker: Justin Tucker, Baltimore

Punter: A.J. Cole, Las Vegas

Kick Returner: Braxton Berrios, New York Jets

Punt Returner: Devin Duvernay, Baltimore

Special Teamer: J.T. Gray, New Orleans

Long Snapper: Luke Rhodes, Indianapolis





2021 All-Pro Team: SECOND TEAM



OFFENSE

Quarterback: Tom Brady, Tampa Bay

Running Back: VACANT

Tight End: Travis Kelce, Kansas City

Wide Receivers: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota; Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati

Left Tackle: Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers

Right Tackle: Lane Johnson, Philadelphia

Left Guard: Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis

Right Guard: Wyatt Teller, Cleveland

Center: Corey Linsley, Los Angeles Chargers



DEFENSE

Edge Rushers: Robert Quinn, Chicago; Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas

Interior Lineman: Chris Jones, Kansas City; Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee

Linebackers: Demario Davis, New Orleans; Roquan Smith, Chicago; Bobby Wagner, Seattle

Cornerbacks: J.C. Jackson, New England; A.J. Terrell, Atlanta

Safeties: Justin Simmons, Denver; Micah Hyde, Buffalo and Budda Baker, Arizona (tie)



SPECIAL TEAMS

Placekicker: Daniel Carlson, Las Vegas

Punter: Bryan Anger, Dallas

Kick Returner: Andre Roberts, Los Angeles Rams

Punt Returner: Jakeem Grant, Chicago

Special Teamer: Matthew Slater, New England and Ashton Dulin, Indianapolis (tie)

Long Snapper: Josh Harris, Atlanta





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