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

Sources:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Position Player Team(s) played for Accolades
QB 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 (19381942), 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, 20092018, 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, 19961998)
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 (19951997), 11× Pro Bowler (1992, 1993, 19951997, 20012003, 20072009)
Otto Graham Cleveland Browns (1946–1955)[a] 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, 19531955), 5× Pro Bowler (19501954)
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 (20032005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013), 14× Pro Bowler (1999, 2000, 20022010, 20122014)
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 (19841986), 9× Pro Bowler (19831987, 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, 19831985, 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, 19751979)
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 (19571964, 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 (19571961, 19631965), 9× Pro Bowler (19571965), 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 (19781980), 5× Pro Bowler (19781981, 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, 19341937), 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, 19861988), 6× Pro Bowler (1983, 1984, 19861989)
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 (19581961, 1964), 7× Pro Bowler (1956, 19581962, 1964), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)
Marion Motley Cleveland Browns (1946–1953)[a]
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 (19761980, 1984, 1985), 9× Pro Bowler (19761980, 19831986), 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 (19891991, 1994, 1995, 1997), 10× Pro Bowler (19891998)
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 (19651969), 4× Pro Bowler (19651967, 1969)
O. J. Simpson Buffalo Bills (1969–1977)[b]
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 (19721976), 5× Pro Bowler (19721976)
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 (19921995), 8× Pro Bowler (19901995, 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 (19441949), 2× NFL champion (1948, 1949)
WR Lance Alworth San Diego Chargers (1962–1970)[c]
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 (19631968), 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 (19571960), 6× Pro Bowler (19581961, 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, 20072013, 20152017)
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 (19992006), Super Bowl champion (XLI)
Elroy Hirsch Chicago Rockets (1946–1948)[d]
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 (19511953), 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 (19381945), 4× NFL All-Star (19391942), 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, 19841987)
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 (19982000, 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 (19861990, 19921996), 13× Pro Bowler (19861996, 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, 19711973), 8× Pro Bowler (1964, 19681974), 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 (19611964), 5× Pro Bowler (19611965), 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 (19992001, 2003, 2008, 2012), 14× Pro Bowler (19992008, 20102013)
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 (19661968), 4× Pro Bowler (1963, 19661968), 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 (19801982), 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 (19561959, 1961, 1962), 9× Pro Bowler (19551960, 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, 19621967), 9× Pro Bowler (19591964, 19661968), 5× NFL champion (1961, 1962, 19651967), 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, 20012008)
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 (19811983, 19851990), 11× Pro Bowler (19811991)
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 (19972007), Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
Art Shell Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1968–1982)[e] Hall of Fame (1989), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× First-Team All-Pro (1974, 1977), 8× Pro Bowler (19721978, 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 (19952001), 11× Pro Bowler (19952001, 20032006), 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 (19401942), 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 (19761985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976, 19781985)
Bruce Matthews Houston/Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1983–2001) Hall of Fame (2007), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (19881993, 19982000), 14× Pro Bowler (19882001)
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 (19901998), 12× Pro Bowler (19892000)
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 (19581965), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)
Gene Upshaw Oakland Raiders (1967–1981)[e] 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 (19721977), 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 (19381941), 2× NFL champion (1934, 1938)
Jim Otto Oakland Raiders (1960–1974)[e] Hall of Fame (1980), AFL All-Time Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1970, 1971), 10× First-team All-AFL (19601969), 3× Pro Bowler (19701972), 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 (19831987), 5× Pro Bowler (19831987)
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 (19781984), 9× Pro Bowler (19781985, 1987), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)

Bold denotes unanimous selection.[1][4][7][9]

Defense

Sources:[5][10][11][12][13][14][15]

Position Player Team(s) played for Accolades
DE 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 (19571963, 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 (19651969), 8× Pro Bowler (19641970, 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 (19561964), 11× Pro Bowler (19541964), 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 (19791984)
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, 19931997), 11× Pro Bowler (19871990, 19921998)
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 (19861991, 1995, 1998), 13× Pro Bowler (19861998), Super Bowl champion (XXXI)
DT Buck Buchanan Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1975)[f] Hall of Fame (1990), American Football League All-Time Team, 6× First-team All-AFL (19641969), 2× Pro Bowler (1970, 1971), 6× AFL All-Star (19641969), 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 (19721974, 1977, 1979), 10× Pro Bowler (19691976, 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 (19641969, 1971), 11× Pro Bowler (1962, 19641973), 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 (19661970), 14× Pro Bowler (19621975)
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 (19691971, 19731975), 9× Pro Bowler (19681976)
John Randle Minnesota Vikings (1990–2000)
Seattle Seahawks (2000–2003)
Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (19931998), 7× Pro Bowler (19931998, 2001)
Randy White Dallas Cowboys (1975–1988) Hall of Fame (1994), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (19771985), 9× Pro Bowler (19771985), 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 (19501954, 1956, 1957, 1960), 2× NFL champion (1949, 1960)
Bobby Bell Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1974)[f] 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 (19651969), 3× Pro Bowler (19701972), 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 (19972006, 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 (19741979), 8× Pro Bowler (19731980), 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 (19711974, 19801983), 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 (19811989), 10× Pro Bowler (19811990), 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, 19671970, 1972), 8× Pro Bowler (19651972)
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, 19791983), 9× Pro Bowler (19751983), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Willie Lanier Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1977)[f] Hall of Fame (1986), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL Man of the Year (1972), 8× First-team All-Pro (19681975), 2× All-AFL (1968, 1969), 6× Pro Bowler (19701975), 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 (19992001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009), 13× Pro Bowler (19972001, 2003, 2004, 20062011), 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 (19541959, 1961, 1962), 10× Pro Bowler (19541963), 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 (19911996, 1998, 2000), 12× Pro Bowler (19912002)
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)[g]
Oakland Raiders (1967–1978)[e]
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 (19701973), 5× AFL All-Star (1964, 1965, 19671969), 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 (19761980, 1982, 19841986), 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, 19591963), 7× Pro Bowler (19541956, 1958, 19601962)
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 (19911999), 8× Pro Bowler (19911994, 19961999), 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, 19921994, 2002), 11× Pro Bowler (19891994, 1996, 19992002), 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 (19521957), 5× Pro Bowler (19531957), 3× NFL champion (1952, 1953, 1957)
Ken Houston Houston Oilers (1967–1972)[h]
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 (19681979)
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, 19861991), 10× Pro Bowler (19811984, 19861991), 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, 20062008, 2010), 9× Pro Bowler (2003, 2004, 20062012), 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, 19541956), 9× Pro Bowler (19501957, 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, 19661970), 8× Pro Bowler (1962, 1963, 19651970)

Bold denotes unanimous selection.[13][14][15]

Special teams

Sources:[5][15]

Position Player Team(s) played for Accolades
K Jan Stenerud Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1979)[f]
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 (19681969), 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 (19731978), 7× Pro Bowler (19731978, 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, 20082010), 7× Pro Bowler (2001, 2004, 20072011)
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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Coach Team(s) coached Accolades
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)[a]
Cincinnati Bengals (1968–1975)[i]
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)[j]
Chicago Cardinals (1950–1951)
Washington Redskins (1952–1953)
Hall of Fame (1963), 6× NFL champion (19291931, 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, 19651967), 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)

See also

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Browns played in the All-America Football Conference from 1946 to 1949.
  2. The Bills played in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  3. The Chargers played in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  4. The Rockets played in the All-America Football Conference from 1946 to 1949.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 The Raiders played in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 The Chiefs played in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  7. The Broncos played in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  8. The Oilers played in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  9. The Bengals competed in the American Football League from 1968 to 1969.
  10. The Packers did not join the National Football League until 1921.

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