Lions safety Kerby Joseph has been one of, if not the biggest snub on the Pro Bowl squad this season. The Associated Press helped correct this problem by naming him First Team All-Pro.
Joseph received 37 first-place votes and led all safeties. He will be named to the first team along with Xavier McKinney (31 first-place votes).
Joseph led the NFL with nine interceptions, but was left off the Pro Bowl roster in favor of McKinney at the strong safety position, a position that only sent one player to the roster. He now has the distinction of being the top vote-getter among safeties for the All-Pro team, an honor many argue is more prestigious than the Pro Bowl.
Speaking to Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press, Joseph said he was “not really upset” about being left off the Pro Bowl team. He was just as happy when fellow safety Brian Branch made the Pro Bowl. Joseph added: “You all know what I’m capable of. You can check the stats.”
Maaddi then broke the news that Joseph had made the first team and Joseph was very excited. “I did All Pro?” asked Joseph. “You did All Pro,” Maaddi replied. “You know what’s going on,” Joseph said.
It's pretty safe to say that Joseph isn't as upset anymore about not being chosen for the trip to Orlando. His final destination is New Orleans anyway, not Orlando.
Lions safety Kerby Joseph responds @RobMaaddi He told The Associated Press he was named to the 2024 NFL All-Pro Team. pic.twitter.com/ZwfEgz0uec
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