Giants’ James Bradberry, Evan Engram named to 2021 Pro Bowl

New York Giants CB James Bradberry and TE Evan Engram have been named to the 2021 Pro Bowl.

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The New York Giants will send two players to the virtual Pro Bowl in 2021, and one of them is a name you may not have expected to see.

Tight end Evan Engram, who has struggled throughout the season and is among the league leaders in drops, has been named to his first Pro Bowl.

“When they announced that, I was like, ‘That would be crazy if I made the Pro Bowl and we don’t even play the Pro Bowl,'” Engram said, via Giants.com. “But I think they’re doing some Madden tournament. I’ve been playing a lot of Madden lately, so hopefully I can go win that.”

In 14 games this season, Engram has hauled in 54 receptions for 572 yards and one touchdown.

“I’m really just truly thankful,” Engram said. “Just blessed and thankful for just the whole process that I’ve been through. This past year has been hard for literally everybody. Me and my mom were talking about it this weekend.”

Meanwhile, veteran cornerback James Bradberry, one of the Giants’ best offseason additions, has also been named to his first Pro Bowl.

“It’s a surreal feeling,” Bradberry said. “That’s on everyone’s, I wouldn’t call it a bucket list, but it’s on their goal list, to be Pro Bowl, to be All-Pro, just be the best in the game. I try not to think about it too much. I just try to go out there and play my best and just let the chips fall where they may.”

Bradberry is second in the NFL with 17 passes defensed this season, adding 47 tackles, two forced fumbles and three interceptions. However, his greatest impact came when he wasn’t on the field in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns — it highlighted just how important he is to Patrick Graham’s defense.

“It definitely means a lot that I made it,” Bradberry said. “I try not to put too much emphasis on it beforehand because I just felt like it was something I couldn’t control. The one thing I can control is how I play on the field, and that’s what I try to control. But, of course, I wanted to be a Pro Bowler, so it feels good to be recognized as one.”

Unfortunately, after leading Pro Bowl voting at free safety for several weeks, veteran Logan Ryan did not make the initial cut. Linebacker Blake Martinez, defensive lineman Leonard Williams and kicker Graham Gano were also snubbed.

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