Eagles’ Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Darius Slay make the NFL players’ All-Pro team

The NFL Players Association released its inaugural team and three Eagles made the first-team cut.

Eagles tackle Lane Johnson (left) and center Jason KelceRead moreDAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer

by Staff Reports

Published Jan. 11, 2023, 12:09 p.m. ET

The inaugural NFL Players’ All-Pro Team was announced on Wednesday and three Eagles made the team.

This list, which was released by the NFL Players Association, compiled votes from active players to select the best at each position. Eagles center Jason Kelce, right tackle Lane Johnson, and cornerback Darius Slay were recognized for their excellence as first-team selections by their peers.

This is the first time the players have had the final say and opportunity to select the best of their peers, in contrast with other All-Pro teams, which are selected by the media and/or league personnel. Each player was given the opportunity to vote, with players voting for both their position group and the position group they compete against. For instance, Kelce as a center was able to vote for the best center, nose tackle, interior defensive lineman, and off-the-ball linebacker in the league.

The three Eagles selections weren’t a huge surprise as Kelce, Johnson, and Slay are all considered among the best players at their respective positions and were recently named to this year’s Pro Bowl. Kelce is a five-time first-team All-Pro, while Johnson and Slay were first-team All-Pro selections in 2017. The traditional NFL All-Pro teams are selected annually by the Associated Press in mid-January.

Other players selected on offense included Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, running backs Josh Jacobs (Raiders) and Kyle Jaszczyk (49ers), wide receivers Justin Jefferson (Vikings) and Davante Adams (Raiders), tight end Travis Kelce (Chiefs), left tackle Trent Williams (49ers), left guard Joel Bitonio (Browns), and right guard Zack Martin (Cowboys).

Joining Slay on defense: edge rushers Nick Bosa (49ers) and Myles Garrett (Browns), interior defensive linemen Chris Jones (Chiefs) and Aaron Donald (Rams), nose tackle Dexter Lawrence (Giants), off-ball linebacker Fred Warner (49ers) and Roquan Smith (Ravens), cornerback Patrick Surtain (Broncos), free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (Steelers), strong safety Derwin James (Chargers).

The special teamers: kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson (Falcons), punt returner KaVontae Turpin (Cowboys), core teamer Jeremy Reaves (Commanders), Justin Hardee (Jets), kicker Jason Myers (Seahawks), punter Tommy Townsend (Chiefs), long snapper Morgan Cox (Titans).