Eden Prairie, MN (January 23, 2017) – Vikings LB Anthony Barr has been named to the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl, replacing Atlanta Falcons LB Vic Beasley, Jr. Barr marks the sixth Vikings Pro Bowl honoree in 2016, the most in a season for the team since 2012 (7).
Barr tallied 61 solo tackles, according to coaches-adjusted statistics, third-most on the team while starting in all 16 games for the first time in his career. His 20 QB hurries represents a new career-high and is the most among Vikings linebackers.