Eric Berry and Cordarrelle Patterson named to NFL Pro Bowl

Eric Berry
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Former Vols Eric Berry and Cordarrelle Patterson were named to the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl Roster, the NFL announced on Tuesday.

Berry started all 14 games for the Chiefs this season. He’s credited with 73 tackles, three interceptions — two for touchdowns — and a forced fumble. In week 13, Berry intercepted a two-point conversion pass attempt by the Falcon’s quarterback Matt Ryan at the goal line and returned it for a score.

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Cordarrelle Patterson, who made the roster as a return specialist, leads the league with 757 kickoff return yards this season. He’s averaging 31.5 yards per return and his 104-yard return against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 is the longest in the NFL this season.

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The Pro Bowl will be played in Orlando, Florida at Camping World Stadium on January 29th and will be televised by ESPN.

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