Congratulations, Panthers fans. Your tireless balloting and tweeting has paid off for three of your favorite players!
Oh, and congratulations to the actual three players who earned themselves that recognition. One of which was Haason Reddick, who garnered the most fan votes at the NFC’s outside linebacker spot for the upcoming 2022 Pro Bowl.
Reddick, in his first year with Carolina, currently ranks fourth in the conference with 11.0 sacks. He also leads the Panthers in quarterback hits (18) and is tied with a certain someone for forced fumbles (two).
That certain someone is fellow pass-rushing extraordinaire Brian Burns, who finished second amongst defensive ends in the voting. The 2019 first-round pick is pacing Carolina in pressures (45) and tackles for a loss (13) to go alongside his 9.0 sacks on the campaign.
Joining them in the top fives of their respective groups is cornerback Stephon Gilmore. Gilmore, fourth at his position, has apparently impressed over his seven games in 2021—where he’s totaled two interceptions while allowing 10 receptions for 80 yards over 14 targets, according to Pro Football Focus.
This weekend marked the official end of fan balloting, which counts as one-third of the total vote. Those will be factored in with votes from players and coaches, with the Pro Bowl teams set to be announced on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
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