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The 2021 NFL season is over for 28 teams around the NFL, including the Washington Football Team. However, awards season is in full swing, and two Washington players were honored Monday.
Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and running back Antonio Gibson were named to the 2021 Pro Football Writers of America All-NFC Team.
Allen was named to his first Pro Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, April 6, after recording a career-high nine sacks and 30 quarterback hits. Allen was dominant as both a pass-rusher and run defender in 2021. While Washington’s defense failed to meet expectations, don’t blame Allen, who had the best year of his young career after signing a four-year extension before the season.
Congrats to Jon and AG on being named to the 2021 PFWA All-NFC Team! đź‘Źđź‘Ź pic.twitter.com/ik1TYIudKi
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 25, 2022
Gibson, the second-year running back out of Memphis, went over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career. In only his second year of being a full-time running back, Gibson rushed for 1,037 yards and seven touchdowns. Gibson also had 42 receptions and three touchdowns.
Gibson’s season was impressive, considering he was listed on the injury report every week. Gibson battled numerous injuries yet only missed one game, and it was due to COVID-19.
Congratulations to both Allen and Gibson on receiving this honor.