Eden Prairie, MN (December 20, 2016) – Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson, cornerback Xavier Rhodes and safety Harrison Smith have been selected by players, fans and coaches to the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl. Griffen, Patterson and Smith each earned their second trip to the Pro Bowl, while Rhodes received the recognition for the first time.
Griffen currently ranks in the top 10 in the NFL among defensive ends in sacks, total tackles, forced fumbles, sack yards, tackles for loss and quarterback hurries.