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Carson Wentz among four Philadelphia Eagles to earn All-Pro honors

By Geoffrey Knox

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles is hit by Mark Barron #26 of the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter of the game. Wentz was later escorted off the field due to a knee injury at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles is hit by Mark Barron #26 of the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter of the game. Wentz was later escorted off the field due to a knee injury at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /
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The Associated Press has named the members of its’ 2017 NFL All-Pro Team, and four Philadelphia Eagles found their way onto the list.

For most of the Philadelphia Eagles‘ fans, 2017 may always be a season where fans ask themselves what could have been. That can be said for two reasons. One, many believe the chances of the Eagles raising the Lombardi Trophy have dwindled down to nothing without their second-year signal caller, Carson Wentz. Second, it appeared that this season’s version of ‘The Birds’ represented the best chance this organization has had at winning a title in quite some time.

The pain of ‘what could have been’ will haunt this team and its’ fans until Philly can actually deliver ‘Eagles Nation’ a title. That is, of course, if everyone is correct in their assumption that the Eagles won’t be winning the Super Bowl this season. Still, there are reasons to be encouraged. The Eagles have a bright future thanks to some cornerstones and some young stars.

It starts with Wentz and includes three of his teammates who share the honor with him of being voted to the 2017 NFL All-Pro Team.

The AP recognizes some of the NFL’s brightest.

Wentz makes the All-Pro squad as the second team’s quarterback. Joining him on the list are fellow Eagles Lane Johnson (right tackle), Jason Kelce (center) and Fletcher Cox (defensive tackle).

Here’s a list of the entire team:

First team offense:

Quarterback: Tom Brady, New England Patriots

Running Back: Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams

Flex: Le’Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers

Tight End: Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots

Wide Receivers: Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers; DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans

Left Tackle: Andrew Whitworth, Los Angeles Rams

Right Tackle: Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles

Left Guard: Andrew Norwell, Carolina Panthers

Right Guard: David DeCastro, Pittsburgh Steelers

Center: Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles

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First team defense:

Edge Rushers: Calais Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars; Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints

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

Linebackers: Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals; Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers; Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks

Cornerbacks: Jalen Ramsey, Jacksonville Jaguars; Xavier Rhodes, Minnesota Vikings

Safeties: Kevin Byard, Tennessee Titans; Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings

Defensive Back: Darius Slay, Detroit Lions

Special teams:

Kicker: Greg Zuerlein, Los Angeles Rams

Punter: Johnny Hekker, Los Angeles Rams

Kick Returner: Pharoh Cooper, Los Angeles Rams

Punt Returner: Jamal Agnew, Detroit Lions

Special Teamer: Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals

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Second team offense:

Quarterback: Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles

Running Back: Le’Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers

Flex: Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints

Tight End: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Wide Receivers: Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons; Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings

Left Tackle: David Bakhtiari, Green Bay Packers

Right Tackle: Mitchell Schwartz, Kansas City Chiefs; Daryl Williams, Carolina Panthers

Left Guard: Rodger Saffold, Los Angeles Rams

Right Guard: Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys

Center: Alex Mack, Atlanta Falcons

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Second team defense:

Edge Rushers: Everson Griffen, Minnesota Vikings; Demarcus Lawrence, Dallas Cowboys

Interior Linemen: Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia Eagles; Calais Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars

Linebackers: Von Miller, Denver Broncos; C.J. Mosley, Baltimore Ravens; Telvin Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars

Cornerbacks: Casey Hayward, Los Angles Chargers; A.J. Bouye, Jacksonville Jaguars

Safeties: Earl Thomas, Seattle Seattle; Micah Hyde, Buffalo Bills

Defensive Back: Xavier Rhodes, Minnesota Vikings

Special teams:

Kicker: Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens

Punter: Brett Kern, Tennessee Titans

Kick Returner: Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks

Punt Returner: Pharoh Cooper, Los Angeles Rams

Special Teamer: Matthew Slater, New England Patriots

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