The Eagles named 2 players to the AP All-Pro first team. Which players were snubbed?

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley he is expected to earn plenty of accolades this season after nearly breaking Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. For his performance, Barkley received a prestigious award for the first time in his career, accompanied by, among others: lucrative incentive. Another Eagles player, linebacker Zack Baunmade the starting lineup, while three other Eagles players had legitimate reasons to join Barkley but were among those who turned down the award.

Barkley was the only Eagles player to make the list First Team Associated Press All-Proannounced on Friday. Barkley rushed for a league-high 2,005 yards, just 101 yards shy of Dickerson’s record. He also had 33 receptions for 278 yards and 15 total touchdowns (13 rushing, two receptions).

Being named to the All-Pro first team earned Barkley an additional bonus of $500,000. This adds up to an impressive amount of incentives for the entire season. Barkley has already secured $750,000 for exceeding the 1,500- and 2,000-yard rushing thresholds and $250,000 to play in the Pro Bowl. His performance bonus this season will also be added to his base salary for next season.

Baun took full advantage of his positional transition from edge rusher to off-ball quarterback, finishing sixth in the league in tackles (151), third in solo tackles (93) and second in tackles forced fumbles (five). Baun also had a career-high 3.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss and five quarterback hits.

The first team lacked a right attacker Lane Johnsonleft tackle Jordan Mailataand wide receiver AJ Brownand defensive attack Jalen Carterthey all played on the other team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs and Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell earned starting nods, but Johnson and Mailata had strong reasons to be included. Johnson has allowed no sacks, just one quarterback hit and five hurries this season. By comparison, Sewell allowed one sack, five quarterback hits and 22 hurries. The Eagles’ offensive attackers also often play on an “island,” where they battle edge rushers one-on-one in open space.

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According to ESPN AnalyticsJohnson had a higher pass block win rate (94% vs. Sewell’s 91%) and a lower double-team percentage (22% vs. Sewell’s 36%). Johnson also finished fifth in the league in run block win rate (80%), while Sewell finished outside the top ten. Mailata has posted a 92% pass block win rate and has only allowed one sack this season.

Carter has become one of the top young interior defensive linemen, consistently attracting double teams because he disrupted plays when given opportunities to tackle single defensive linemen. Carter finished the regular season with 4.5 sacks, 42 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles, while also deflecting six passes. As for Brown, he caught 67 passes for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns. He also finished the regular season with five receptions of 40 yards or more, good for second in the league.

Players who miss the game will have a chance to prove they belong in the starting lineup in Sunday afternoon’s wild-card game against the Green Bay Packers.