MINNEAPOLIS -- Four of the Minnesota Vikings' 11 defensive starters have now been named to the 2017 Pro Bowl.
Nose tackle Linval Joseph was named to the game on Thursday, after Rams tackle Aaron Donald dropped out of the game. Joseph joins safety Harrison Smith, cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive end Everson Griffen on the NFC team, after a season when he raised his stock as one of the league's best defensive tackles.
Joseph finished with 77 combined tackles, setting career highs with four sacks and three forced fumbles.