Three members of the New England Patriots earned selections to the 2021 Pro Bowl this week.
On Monday, the NFL announced the selections of punter Jake Bailey, cornerback Stephon Gilmore and special teams captain Matthew Slater.
In year two of his pro career, Bailey earns his first career Pro Bowl invitation. According to the Patriots, Bailey leads the NFL with a net average of 46.1 yards per punt and ranks second in the AFC with an average of 48.7 yards per punt. Bailey also leads the AFC with 24 punts downed inside the opponent 20-yard line.