Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway has been selected to his first Pro Bowl after finishing the season with a personal-best 174 tackles. He joins defensive end Jared Allen as the Vikings' Pro Bowl selections.
“I’m excited to be going to the Pro Bowl, representing the Vikings and to be there with Jared," Greenway said. "I couldn’t have done it without a lot of help and support from my teammates and coaches. Even though we didn’t have the kind of season we wanted to, as far as winning games, we have guys who are proud and want to get back to the top.
"I’m honored to be thought of as a Pro Bowler and will make the most of the opportunity.”
Greenway had 13 tackles for loss, two sacks and one fumble recovery in 2011. He will replace injured Bears linebacker Lance Briggs on the NFC team.
Before the season, Greenway signed a five-year, $41 million contract extension to remain in Minnesota.
