National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team

The National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team was voted on by media members, former players and league employees in 2019. It chose the greatest players of the first 100 years of the National Football League (NFL).

All-Time Team
Offense
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PositionPlayerTeam(s) played forAccoladesQB  Sammy Baugh  Washington Redskins (1937–1952)Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1940s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL champion (1937, 1942), 5× NFL All-Star (1938–1942), 4× First-team All-Pro (1937, 1940, 1942, 1943), Pro Bowler (1951)Tom Brady  New England Patriots (2000–2019)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, 7× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV), 5× Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (2007, 2010, 2017), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009), 3× First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017), 15× Pro Bowler (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009–2018, 2021)John Elway Denver Broncos (1983–1998) Hall of Fame (2004), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII), Super Bowl MVP (XXXIII), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1987), NFL Man of the Year (1992), 9× Pro Bowler (1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996–1998)Brett Favre  Atlanta Falcons (1991)Green Bay Packers (1992–2007)New York Jets (2008)Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010)Hall of Fame (2016), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, Super Bowl champion (XXXI), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1995–1997), 3× First-team All-Pro (1995–1997), 11× Pro Bowler (1992, 1993, 1995–1997, 2001–2003, 2007–2009)Otto Graham  Cleveland Browns (1946–1955)Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 3x NFL champion (1950, 1954, 1955), 3x UPI NFL Most Valuable Player (1951, 1953, 1955), 4x First-team All-Pro (1951, 1953–1955), 5× Pro Bowler (1950–1954)Peyton Manning  Indianapolis Colts (1998–2011)Denver Broncos (2012–2015)Hall of Fame (2021), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 2× Super Bowl champion (XLI, 50), Super Bowl MVP (XLI), 5× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2013), NFL Man of the Year (2005), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012), 7× First-team All-Pro (2003–2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013), 14× Pro Bowler (1999, 2000, 2002–2010, 2012–2014)Dan Marino Miami Dolphins (1983–1999)Hall of Fame (2005), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1984), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1984), NFL Man of the Year (1998), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1994), 3× First-team All-Pro (1984–1986), 9× Pro Bowler (1983–1987, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995)Joe Montana  San Francisco 49ers (1979–1992)Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1994) Hall of Fame (2000), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 4× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV), 3× Super Bowl MVP (XVI, XIX, XXIV), 2× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1989, 1990), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1989), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1986), 3× First-team All-Pro (1987, 1989, 1990), 8× Pro Bowler (1981, 1983–1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993)Roger Staubach  Dallas Cowboys (1969–1979) Hall of Fame (1985), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII), Super Bowl MVP (VI), NFL Man of the Year (1978), 6× Pro Bowl (1971, 1975–1979)Johnny Unitas  Baltimore Colts (1956–1972)  San Diego Chargers (1973) Hall of Fame (1979), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, Super Bowl champion (V), 3× NFL champion (1958, 1959, 1968), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1959, 1964, 1967), NFL Man of the Year (1970), 5× First-team All-Pro (1958, 1959, 1964, 1965, 1967), 10× Pro Bowl (1957–1964, 1966, 1967)RB  Jim Brown  Cleveland Browns (1957–1965) Hall of Fame (1971), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL Rookie of the Year (1957), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1957, 1958, 1965), 8× First-team All-Pro (1957–1961, 1963–1965), 9× Pro Bowler (1957–1965), NFL champion (1964)Earl Campbell  Houston Oilers (1978–1984)New Orleans Saints (1984–1985) Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1978), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1979), 3× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1978–1980), 3× First-team All-Pro (1978–1980), 5× Pro Bowler (1978–1981, 1983)Dutch Clark  Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit Lions (1931–1938) Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1931, 1932, 1934–1937), NFL champion (1935)Eric Dickerson  Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987)Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991)Los Angeles Raiders (1992)Atlanta Falcons (1993) Hall of Fame (1999), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1983), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1986), 5× First-team All-Pro (1983, 1984, 1986–1988), 6× Pro Bowler (1983, 1984, 1986–1989)Lenny Moore  Baltimore Colts (1956–1967) Hall of Fame (1975), NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, NFL Rookie of the Year (1956), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1964), 5× First-team All-Pro (1958–1961, 1964), 7× Pro Bowler (1956, 1958–1962, 1964), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)Marion Motley  Cleveland Browns (1946–1953)Pittsburgh Steelers (1955) Hall of Fame (1968), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1940s All-Decade Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1948, 1950), Pro Bowler (1950), NFL champion (1950)Walter Payton  Chicago Bears (1975–1987) Hall of Fame (1993), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1977), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1977), 7× First-team All-Pro (1976–1980, 1984, 1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976–1980, 1983–1986), Super Bowl champion (XX)Barry Sanders  Detroit Lions (1989–1998) Hall of Fame (2004), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1989), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1997), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1994, 1997), 6× First-team All-Pro (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997), 10× Pro Bowler (1989–1998)Gale Sayers  Chicago Bears (1965–1971) Hall of Fame (1977), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL Rookie of the Year (1965), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1969), 5× First-team All-Pro (1965–1969), 4× Pro Bowler (1965–1967, 1969)O. J. Simpson  Buffalo Bills (1969–1977)San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979) Hall of Fame (1985), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1973), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1973), 5× First-team All-Pro (1972–1976), 5× Pro Bowler (1972–1976)Emmitt Smith  Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002)Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004) Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1990), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1993), 4× First-team All-Pro (1992–1995), 8× Pro Bowler (1990–1995, 1998, 1999), 3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX), Super Bowl MVP (XXVIII)Steve Van Buren  Philadelphia Eagles (1944–1951) Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1940s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1944–1949), 2× NFL champion (1948, 1949)WR  Lance Alworth  San Diego Chargers (1962–1970)Dallas Cowboys (1971–1972)  Hall of Fame (1978), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, AFL Player of the Year (1963), Super Bowl champion (VI), AFL champion (1963), 6× First-team All-AFL (1963–1968), 7× AFL All-Star (1963–1969)Raymond Berry  Baltimore Colts (1955–1967)  Hall of Fame (1973), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1957–1960), 6× Pro Bowler (1958–1961, 1963, 1964), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)Larry Fitzgerald  Arizona Cardinals (2004–2020) NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (2016), First-team All-Pro (2008), 11× Pro Bowler (2005, 2007–2013, 2015–2017)Marvin Harrison  Indianapolis Colts (1996–2008) Hall of Fame (2016), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2002, 2006), 8× Pro Bowler (1999–2006), Super Bowl champion (XLI)Elroy Hirsch  Chicago Rockets (1946–1948)Los Angeles Rams (1949–1957) Hall of Fame (1968), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1951, 1953), 3× Pro Bowler (1951–1953), NFL champion (1951)Don Hutson  Green Bay Packers (1935–1945) Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (1941, 1942), 8× First-team All-Pro (1938–1945), 4× NFL All-Star (1939–1942), 3× NFL champion (1936, 1939, 1944)Steve Largent  Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989) Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (1988), First-team All-Pro (1985), 7× Pro Bowler (1978, 1979, 1981, 1984–1987)Randy Moss  Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010)Oakland Raiders (2005–2006)New England Patriots (2007–2010)Tennessee Titans (2010)San Francisco 49ers (2012)Hall of Fame (2018), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1998), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2007), 4× First-team All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007), 6× Pro Bowler (1998–2000, 2002, 2003, 2007)Jerry Rice  San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)Seattle Seahawks (2004) Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1987, 1993), 10× First-team All-Pro (1986–1990, 1992–1996), 13× Pro Bowler (1986–1996, 1998, 2002), 3× Super Bowl champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX), Super Bowl MVP (XXIII)Paul Warfield  Cleveland Browns (1964–1969, 1976–1977)Miami Dolphins (1970–1974) Hall of Fame (1983), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1964, 1968, 1969, 1971–1973), 8× Pro Bowler (1964, 1968–1974), 2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII), NFL champion (1964)TE  Mike Ditka  Chicago Bears (1961–1966)Philadelphia Eagles (1967–1968)Dallas Cowboys (1969–1972) Hall of Fame (1988), NFL Rookie of the Year (1961), 4× First-team All-Pro (1961–1964), 5× Pro Bowler (1961–1965), NFL champion (1963), Super Bowl champion (VI) Tony Gonzalez  Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013) Hall of Fame (2019), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1999–2001, 2003, 2008, 2012), 14× Pro Bowler (1999–2008, 2010–2013)Rob Gronkowski  New England Patriots (2010–2018)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021) NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2014), 4× First-team All-Pro (2011, 2014, 2015, 2017), 5× Pro Bowler (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017), 4× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)John Mackey  Baltimore Colts (1963–1971)San Diego Chargers (1972) Hall of Fame (1992), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1966–1968), 4× Pro Bowler (1963, 1966–1968), NFL champion (1968), Super Bowl champion (V)Kellen Winslow  San Diego Chargers (1979–1987) Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1980–1982), 5× Pro Bowler (1980-1983, 1987)OT  Rosey Brown  New York Giants (1953–1965) Hall of Fame (1974), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1956–1959, 1961, 1962), 9× Pro Bowler (1955–1960, 1962, 1964, 1965), NFL champion (1956)Forrest Gregg  Green Bay Packers (1956, 1958–1970)Dallas Cowboys (1971) Hall of Fame (1977), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1960, 1962–1967), 9× Pro Bowler (1959–1964, 1966–1968), 5× NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965–1967), 3× Super Bowl champion (I, II, VI)Cal Hubbard  New York Giants (1927–1928, 1936)Green Bay Packers (1929–1933, 1935)Pittsburgh Pirates (1936) Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1920s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1927, 1931–1933), 4× NFL champion (1927, 1929–1931)Walter Jones  Seattle Seahawks (1997–2009) Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007), 9× Pro Bowler (1999, 2001–2008)Anthony Muñoz  Cincinnati Bengals (1980–1992) Hall of Fame (1998), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (1991), 9× All-Pro (1981–1983, 1985–1990), 11× Pro Bowler (1981–1991)Jonathan Ogden  Baltimore Ravens (1996–2007) Hall of Fame (2013), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1997, 2000, 2002, 2003), 11× Pro Bowler (1997–2007), Super Bowl champion (XXXV)Art Shell  Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1968–1982) Hall of Fame (1989), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× First-Team All-Pro (1974, 1977), 8× Pro Bowler (1972–1978, 1980), 2× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV)OG  Larry Allen  Dallas Cowboys (1994–2005)San Francisco 49ers (2006–2007) Hall of Fame (2013), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1995–2001), 11× Pro Bowler (1995–2001, 2003–2006), Super Bowl champion (XXX)Dan Fortmann  Chicago Bears (1936–1943) Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1937–1943), 3× NFL All-Star (1940–1942), 3× NFL champion (1940, 1941, 1943)John Hannah  New England Patriots (1973–1985) Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 10× First-team All-Pro (1976–1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976, 1978–1985)Bruce Matthews  Houston/Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1983–2001) Hall of Fame (2007), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1988–1993, 1998–2000), 14× Pro Bowler (1988–2001)Randall McDaniel  Minnesota Vikings (1988–1999)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2001) Hall of Fame (2009), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1990–1998), 12× Pro Bowler (1989–2000)Jim Parker  Baltimore Colts (1957–1967) Hall of Fame (1973), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1957–1965), 8x Po Bowler (1958–1965), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)Gene Upshaw  Oakland Raiders (1967–1981) Hall of Fame (1987), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1970, 1974, 1977), 2× First-team All-AFL (1968, 1969), 6× Pro Bowler (1972–1977), AFL All-Star (1968), 2× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV)C  Mel Hein  New York Giants (1931–1945) Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, NFL Most Valuable Player (1938), 8× First-team All-Pro (1933–1940), 4× NFL All-Star (1938–1941), 2× NFL champion (1934, 1938)Jim Otto  Oakland Raiders (1960–1974) Hall of Fame (1980), AFL All-Time Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1970, 1971), 10× First-team All-AFL (1960–1969), 3× Pro Bowler (1970–1972), 9× AFL All-Star (1961–1969)Dwight Stephenson  Miami Dolphins (1980–1987) Hall of Fame (1998), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (1985), 5× First-team All-Pro (1983–1987), 5× Pro Bowler (1983–1987)Mike Webster  Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1988)Kansas City Chiefs (1989–1990) Hall of Fame (1997), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro  (1978–1984), 9× Pro Bowler (1978–1985, 1987), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Bold denotes unanimous selection.

Defense
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PositionPlayerTeam(s) played forAccoladesDE  Doug Atkins  Cleveland Browns (1953–1954)Chicago Bears (1955–1966)New Orleans Saints (1967–1969) Hall of Fame (1982), NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1958, 1960, 1961, 1963), 8× Pro Bowler (1957–1963, 1965), 2× NFL champion (1954, 1963)Bill Hewitt  Chicago Bears (1932–1936)Philadelphia Eagles (1937–1939)Steagles (1943) Hall of Fame (1971), NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1932–1934, 1936–1938), 2× NFL champion (1932, 1933)Deacon Jones  Los Angeles Rams (1961–1971)San Diego Chargers (1972–1973)Washington Redskins (1974) Hall of Fame (1980), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967, 1968), 5x First-team All-Pro (1965–1969), 8× Pro Bowler (1964–1970, 1972)Gino Marchetti  Dallas Texans (1952)Baltimore Colts (1953–1964, 1966) Hall of Fame (1972), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, NFL Most Valuable Player (1958), 9× First-team All-Pro (1956–1964), 11× Pro Bowler (1954–1964), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)Lee Roy Selmon  Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1984) Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 1979 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 3x First-team All-Pro (1979, 1980, 1982), 6× Pro Bowler (1979–1984)Bruce Smith  Buffalo Bills (1985–1999)Washington Redskins (2000–2003) Hall of Fame (2009), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1996), 8× First-team All-Pro (1987, 1988, 1990, 1993–1997), 11× Pro Bowler (1987–1990, 1992–1998)Reggie White  Philadelphia Eagles (1985–1992)Green Bay Packers (1993–1998)Carolina Panthers (2000) Hall of Fame (2006), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1987, 1998), 8× First-team All-Pro (1986–1991, 1995, 1998), 13× Pro Bowler (1986–1998), Super Bowl champion (XXXI)DT  Buck Buchanan  Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1975) Hall of Fame (1990), American Football League All-Time Team, 6× First-team All-AFL (1964–1969), 2× Pro Bowler (1970, 1971), 6× AFL All-Star (1964–1969), Super Bowl champion (IV)Joe Greene  Pittsburgh Steelers (1969–1981) Hall of Fame (1987), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1969), 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1972, 1974), NFL Man of the Year (1979), 5× First-team All-Pro (1972–1974, 1977, 1979), 10× Pro Bowler (1969–1976, 1978, 1979), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys (1961–1974) Hall of Fame (1980), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1964–1969, 1971), 11× Pro Bowler (1962, 1964–1973), Super Bowl champion (VI)Merlin Olsen  Los Angeles Rams (1962–1976) Hall of Fame (1982), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL Rookie of the Year (1962), 5× First-team All-Pro (1966–1970), 14× Pro Bowler (1962–1975)Alan Page Minnesota Vikings (1967–1978)Chicago Bears (1978–1981) Hall of Fame (1988), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1971), 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1971, 1973), 6× First-team All-Pro (1969–1971, 1973–1975), 9× Pro Bowler (1968–1976)John Randle  Minnesota Vikings (1990–2000)Seattle Seahawks (2000–2003) Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1993–1998), 7× Pro Bowler (1993–1998, 2001)Randy White  Dallas Cowboys (1975–1988) Hall of Fame (1994), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1977–1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1977–1985), Super Bowl champion (XII), Super Bowl MVP (XII)OLB  Chuck Bednarik  Philadelphia Eagles (1949–1962) Hall of Fame (1967), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 10× First-team All-Pro (1950–1957, 1960, 1961), 8× Pro Bowler (1950–1954, 1956, 1957, 1960), 2× NFL champion (1949, 1960)Bobby Bell  Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1974) Hall of Fame (1983), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, AFL All-Time Team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1969), First-team All-Pro (1970), 5× First-team All-AFL (1965–1969), 3× Pro Bowler (1970–1972), 6× AFL All-Star (1964–1969), Super Bowl champion (IV)Derrick Brooks  Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995–2008) Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (2000), NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2002), 5× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005), 11× Pro Bowler (1997–2006, 2008), Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)Jack Ham  Pittsburgh Steelers (1971–1982) Hall of Fame (1988), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975), 6× First-team All-Pro (1974–1979), 8× Pro Bowler (1973–1980), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)Ted Hendricks  Baltimore Colts (1969–1973)Green Bay Packers (1974)Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1975–1983) Hall of Fame (1990), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1971, 1974, 1980, 1982), 8× Pro Bowler (1971–1974, 1980–1983), 4× Super Bowl champion (V, XI, XV, XVIII)Lawrence Taylor New York Giants (1981–1993) Hall of Fame (1999), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1981), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1986), 3× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1981, 1982, 1986), 10× First-team All-Pro (1981–1989), 10× Pro Bowler (1981–1990), 2× Super Bowl champion (XXI, XXV)MLB  Dick Butkus  Chicago Bears (1965–1973) Hall of Fame (1979), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1969, 1970), 6× First-team All-Pro (1965, 1967–1970, 1972), 8× Pro Bowler (1965–1972)Jack Lambert  Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1984) Hall of Fame (1990), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1974), NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1976), 6× First-team All-Pro (1976, 1979–1983), 9× Pro Bowler (1975–1983), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)Willie Lanier  Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1977) Hall of Fame (1986), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL Man of the Year (1972), 8× First-team All-Pro (1968–1975), 2× All-AFL (1968, 1969), 6× Pro Bowler (1970–1975), 2× AFL All-Star (1968, 1969), Super Bowl champion (IV)Ray Lewis  Baltimore Ravens (1996–2012) Hall of Fame (2018), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 2x NFL Defensive Player of Year (2000, 2003), 7× First-team All-Pro (1999–2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009), 13× Pro Bowler (1997–2001, 2003, 2004, 2006–2011), 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXV, XLVII), Super Bowl MVP (XXXV) Joe Schmidt  Detroit Lions (1953–1965) Hall of Fame (1973), NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, NFL Most Valuable Player (1960), 2× NFL Defensive MVP (1960, 1963), 8× First-team All-Pro (1954–1959, 1961, 1962), 10× Pro Bowler (1954–1963), 2× NFL champion (1953, 1957) Junior Seau  San Diego Chargers (1990–2002)Miami Dolphins (2003–2005)New England Patriots (2006–2009) Hall of Fame (2015), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992), NFL Man of the Year (1994), 8× First-team All-Pro (1991–1996, 1998, 2000), 12× Pro Bowler (1991–2002)CB  Mel Blount  Pittsburgh Steelers (1970–1983) Hall of Fame (1989), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975), 2× First-team All-Pro (1975, 1981), 5× Pro Bowler (1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)Willie Brown  Denver Broncos (1963–1966)Oakland Raiders (1967–1978) Hall of Fame (1984), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, AFL All-Time Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1971, 1973), 3× First-team All-AFL (1964, 1968, 1969), 4× Pro Bowler (1970–1973), 5× AFL All-Star (1964, 1965, 1967–1969), 3× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV, XVIII)Darrell Green  Washington Redskins (1983–2002) Hall of Fame (2008), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (1996), 4× First-team All-Pro (1986, 1987, 1990, 1991), 7× Pro Bowler (1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997), 2× Super Bowl Champion (XXII, XXVI)Mike Haynes  New England Patriots (1976–1982)Los Angeles Raiders (1983–1989) Hall of Fame (1997), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1976), 2× First-team All-Pro (1984, 1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976–1980, 1982, 1984–1986), Super Bowl champion (XVIII)Dick "Night Train" Lane Los Angeles Rams (1952–1953)Chicago Cardinals (1954–1959)Detroit Lions (1960–1965) Hall of Fame (1974), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1956, 1957, 1959–1963), 7× Pro Bowler (1954–1956, 1958, 1960–1962)Deion Sanders  Atlanta Falcons (1989–1993)San Francisco 49ers (1994)Dallas Cowboys (1995–1999)Washington Redskins (2000)Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005) Hall of Fame (2011), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994), 9× First-team All-Pro (1991–1999), 8× Pro Bowler (1991–1994, 1996–1999), 2× Super Bowl champion (XXIX, XXX)Rod Woodson  Pittsburgh Steelers (1987–1996)San Francisco 49ers (1997)Baltimore Ravens (1998–2001)Oakland Raiders (2002–2003) Hall of Fame (2009), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1993), 6× First-team All-Pro (1989, 1990, 1992–1994, 2002), 11× Pro Bowler (1989–1994, 1996, 1999–2002), Super Bowl champion (XXXV)S  Jack Christiansen  Detroit Lions (1951–1958) Hall of Fame (1970), NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1952–1957), 5× Pro Bowler (1953–1957), 3× NFL champion (1952, 1953, 1957)Ken Houston  Houston Oilers (1967–1972)Washington Redskins (1973–1980) Hall of Fame (1986), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1975, 1978), 12× Pro Bowler (1968–1979)Ronnie Lott  San Francisco 49ers (1981–1990)Los Angeles Raiders (1991–1992)New York Jets (1993–1994) Hall of Fame (2000), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 8× First-team All-Pro (1981, 1983, 1986–1991), 10× Pro Bowler (1981–1984, 1986–1991), 4× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)Ed Reed  Baltimore Ravens (2002–2012)Houston Texans (2013)New York Jets (2013) Hall of Fame (2019), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2004), 5× First-team All-Pro (2004, 2006–2008, 2010), 9× Pro Bowler (2003, 2004, 2006–2012), Super Bowl champion (XLVII)Emlen Tunnell  New York Giants (1948–1958)Green Bay Packers (1959–1961) Hall of Fame (1967), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1949, 1951, 1952, 1954–1956), 9× Pro Bowler (1950–1957, 1959), 2× NFL champion (1956, 1961)Larry Wilson  St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1972) Hall of Fame (1978), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1966), 6× First-team All-Pro (1963, 1966–1970), 8× Pro Bowler (1962, 1963, 1965–1970)

Bold denotes unanimous selection.NFL's All-Time Team: Lawrence Taylor headlines defensive frontRonnie Lott, Mel Blount among cornerbacks on NFL's All-Time Team

Special teams
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PositionPlayerTeam(s) played forAccoladesK  Jan Stenerud  Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1979)Green Bay Packers (1980–1983)Minnesota Vikings (1984–1985) Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1970, 1971, 1974, 1984), 2× First-team All-AFL  (1968–1969), 4× Pro Bowler (1970, 1971, 1975, 1984), 2× AFL All-Star (1968, 1969), Super Bowl champion (IV)Adam Vinatieri  New England Patriots (1996–2005)Indianapolis Colts (2006–2019) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (2002, 2004, 2014), 3× Pro Bowler (2002, 2004, 2014), 4× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLI)P  Ray Guy  Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1973–1986) Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1973–1978), 7× Pro Bowler (1973–1978, 1980), 3× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV, XVIII)Shane Lechler  Oakland Raiders (2000–2012)Houston Texans (2013–2017) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (2000, 2003, 2004, 2008–2010), 7× Pro Bowler (2001, 2004, 2007–2011)KR  Devin Hester  Chicago Bears (2006–2013)Atlanta Falcons (2014–2015)Baltimore Ravens (2016)Seattle Seahawks (2016) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, 3x NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year (2006–2007, 2010), 3× First-team All-Pro (2006, 2007, 2010), 4× Pro Bowler (2006, 2007, 2010, 2014)PR  Billy "White Shoes" Johnson  Houston Oilers (1974–1980)Atlanta Falcons (1982–1987)Washington Redskins (1988) NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1983), 3× First-team All-Pro (1975, 1977, 1983), 3× Pro Bowler (1975, 1977, 1983)

Head coaches
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CoachTeam(s) coachedAccolades Bill Belichick  Cleveland Browns (1991–1995)New England Patriots (2000–present) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, 3× AP NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007, 2010), 2× Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007), 2× Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007), Maxwell Club NFL Coach of the Year (2007), 8× Super Bowl champion (XXI, XXV, XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII) Paul Brown  Cleveland Browns (1946–1962)Cincinnati Bengals (1968–1975) Hall of Fame (1967), 3× Sporting News Coach of the Year (1949, 1951, 1953), 3× UPI Coach of the Year (1957, 1969, 1970), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1970), 4× AAFC champion (1946–1949), 3× NFL champion (1950, 1954, 1955) Joe Gibbs  Washington Redskins (1981–1992, 2004–2007) Hall of Fame (1996), 3× Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1982, 1983, 1991), 2× AP NFL Coach of the Year (1982, 1983), 2× Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year (1982, 1983), UPI NFC Coach of the Year (1982), 3× Super Bowl champion (XVII, XXII, XXVI) George Halas  Decatur Staleys / Chicago Staleys / Chicago Bears (1920–1929, 1933–1942, 1946–1955, 1958–1967) Hall of Fame (1963), 2× AP NFL Coach of the Year (1963, 1965), 2× Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1963, 1965), 2× UPI NFL Coach of the Year (1963, 1965), 6× NFL champion (1921, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1946, 1963) Curly Lambeau  Green Bay Packers (1919–1949)Chicago Cardinals (1950–1951)Washington Redskins (1952–1953) Hall of Fame (1963), 6× NFL champion (–, 1936, 1939, 1944) Tom Landry  Dallas Cowboys (1960–1988)  Hall of Fame (1990), 2× UPI NFL Coach of the Year (1966, 1975), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1966), Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1966), 2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII) Vince Lombardi  Green Bay Packers (1959–1967)Washington Redskins (1969) Hall of Fame (1971), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1959), Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1961), UPI NFL Coach of the Year (1959), 5× NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965–1967), 2× Super Bowl champion (I, II) Chuck Noll  Pittsburgh Steelers (1969–1991) Hall of Fame (1993), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, Maxwell Club NFL Coach of the Year (1989), UPI AFC Coach of the Year (1972), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV) Don Shula  Baltimore Colts (1963–1969)Miami Dolphins (1970–1995) Hall of Fame (1997), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 4× AP NFL Coach of the Year (1964, 1967, 1968, 1972), 4× Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1964, 1968, 1970, 1972), 3× Pro Football Weekly Coach of the Year (1968, 1970, 1972), 3× UPI Coach of the Year (1964, 1968, 1971), NFL champion (1968), 2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII) Bill Walsh  San Francisco 49ers (1979–1988)Hall of Fame (1993), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 2× UPI NFC Coach of the Year (1981, 1984), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1981), Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year (1981), Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1981), 3× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII)

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