Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, outside linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, and cornerback Byron Murphy, Jr., have been recognized with selection to the 2024 All-NFL (Jefferson) and All-NFC Teams (Jefferson, Greenard, Van Ginkel & Murphy), the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) announced Monday.
The PFWA has selected an All-NFL team since 1966, and All-AFC and All-NFC teams since 1992. The PFWA conducts separate voting ballots open to all members for the All-NFL, All-AFC and All-NFC teams.
This is the second time in Jefferson's five NFL seasons that he has been named to the PFWA All-NFL Team, joining the 2022 campaign in which he shattered franchise records for receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809) to lead the NFL in both categories.
This season, Jefferson totaled 103 receptions for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns in helping Minnesota go 14-3 and make the NFC Playoffs.
He and former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase, who won the receiving triple crown this season, were the two receivers selected to the All-NFL Team.
The PFWA chooses one player at QB, two at RB, two at WR, one at TE, one at C, two at G and two at T on offense. The PFWA chooses two at DE, two at DT, two at OLB, one at MLB, two at CB and two at S.
Additionally, a kicker, punter, punt returner, kickoff returner and special teamer (sorry, no love for long snappers) are chosen for the PFWA's Special Teams selections.
2024 PFWA ALL-NFL TEAM
OffenseQB – Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens*
RB – Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles; Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
WR – Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals; Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
TE – Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (r)
C – Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs
G – Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos; Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs*
T – Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions*; Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Defense
DE – Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns+; Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals*
DT – Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers; Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs#
OLB – Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos; T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers*
MLB – Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers#
CB – Derek Stingley, Jr., Houston Texans; Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos
S – Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions; Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers
Special Teams
PK – Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers
P – Jack Fox, Detroit Lions
KR – KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys
PR – Marvin Mims, Jr., Denver Broncos
ST – Brendan Schooler, New England Patriots
(r) - rookie
* - repeat selection from 2023
# - consecutive selections from 2022-24
+ - consecutive selections from 2020-24
The All-NFL Team pulls from the NFC and the AFC, taking players that voters decided were the best of the best across the league, but the PFWA also spotlights players within each conference. Ties among players occurred at the DT and MLB spots, so three of the former and two of the latter made the All-NFC Team.
Greenard and Van Ginkel, who both garnered Pro Bowl selections in their first season as Vikings, swept the OLB category in the NFC.
Greenard recorded 12 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 22 QB hits and four forced fumbles. He started every game of a season for the first time in his career.
Van Ginkel ranked second on the Vikings with 11.5 sacks and also tallied 18 tackles for loss. He added 19 QB hits, six passes defensed, a forced fumble and returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns while starting every game of a season for the first time in his career.
Murphy led the Vikings with a career-best six interceptions. He recorded 81 tackles, six tackles for loss, 14 passes defensed and a forced fumble. Murphy started all 17 games and played 1,060 snaps on defense (93 percent).
2024 PFWA ALL-NFC TEAM
Offense
QB – Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
RB – Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles; Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
WR – Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions*
TE – George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers&
C – Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions
G – Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles; Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons#
T – Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles; Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions*
Defense
DE – Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers&; Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys&
DT –Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants#; Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles/Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks (tie)
OLB – Jonathan Greenard, Minnesota Vikings; Andrew Van Ginkel, Minnesota Vikings
MLB – Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles/Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers (tie)#
CB – Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears*; Byron Murphy, Jr., Minnesota Vikings
S – Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions; Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers
Special Teams
PK – Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys*
P – Jack Fox, Detroit Lions
KR – KaVonte Turpin, Dallas Cowboys
PR – Kalif Raymond, Detroit Lions
ST – J.T. Gray, New Orleans Saints
* - repeat selection from 2023
# - consecutive selections from 2022-24
& - consecutive selections from 2021-24
2024 PFWA ALL-AFC TEAM
Offense
QB – Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens*
RB – Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens* (unanimous)
WR – Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals; Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (r)
TE – Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (r)
C – Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs&
G – Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos; Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs#
T – Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills*; Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers
Defense
DE – Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns+; Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals
DT – Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers; Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs+
OLB – Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos; T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers*
MLB – Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens#
CB – Derek Stingley, Jr., Houston Texans; Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos#
S – Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens*; Derwin James, Jr., Los Angeles Chargers
Special Teams
PK – Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers
P – Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars
KR – Derius Davis, Los Angeles Chargers*
PR – Marvin Mims, Jr., Denver Broncos*
ST – Brendan Schooler, New England Patriots
(r) - rookie
* - repeat selection from 2023
# - consecutive selections from 2022-24
& - consecutive selections from 2021-24
+ - consecutive selections from 2020-24
ABOUT THE PFWA
In its 61st season in 2024, the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) is the official voice of pro football writers, promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public. The PFWA is made up of accredited writers who cover the NFL and the 32 teams daily. Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News is the PFWA president for the 2023-24 seasons and the organization's 31st president. Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post is the PFWA's first vice-president, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic is the second vice-president, Lindsay Jones of The Ringer is the advisor to the president, and Mike Sando of The Athletic is the secretary-treasurer. At-large board members include Mike Jones (The Athletic), Jeff Legwold (ESPN.com), Joe Reedy (The Associated Press) and Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk.com). Follow the PFWA at ProFootballWriters.org and on X/Twitter at @PFWAwriters.
2024 PFWA On-Field Awards Announcement Schedule
Monday, Jan. 20: All-NFL, All-AFC, All-NFC teams
Tuesday, Jan. 21: Rookie of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, All-Rookie Team
Wednesday, Jan. 22: Most Valuable Player, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year
Thursday, Jan. 23: Coach of the Year, Executive of the Year, Assistant Coach of the Year
Friday, Jan. 24: Comeback Player of the Year, Most Improved Player of the Year
