Even a badly pulled hamstring couldn’t keep Bobby Wagner from playing--and being an All-Pro again.
The Seahawks’ middle linebacker and undeniable franchise pillar along with quarterback and 2012 draft classmate Russell Wilson was named to The Associated Press’ All-Pro first team on Friday. It’s his second such honor in as many seasons, and his third first-team All-Pro selection in four years.
There are all kinds of All-Pro teams out there, and even the AP’s has a second team. But there is only one designation that counts for contract bonuses and NFL-recognized status as the best at each position: first-team AP All-Pro.