Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones had a fantastic season, setting a franchise record in sacks with 19. It earned him first-team All-Pro honors by the Associated Press.
He has also been honored by the Pro Football Writers of America, who announced their All-NFL and all-conference teams on Monday.
Jones, along with Pittsburgh Steelers standout linebacker T.J. Watt were named to the All-NFL team at outside linebacker.
He also was named to the All-NFC team with Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett, who actually beat out Jones for the league sack title with 19.5.
Jones got my vote for both teams.
He reacted graciously to the honor on social media.
Other Cardinals players who got my vote for the all-conference team were safety Budda Baker and kicker Zane Gonzalez.
The two safeties to receive All-NFC honors were the Anthony Harris and Harrison Smith, both of the Minnesota Vikings.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz was the All-NFC kicker.
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