Jared Allen makes his 4th All-Pro team

Vikings defensive end Jared Allen was just one vote short of being a unanimous choice for the Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team. Allen finished the season just a half-sack short of Michael Strahan's NFL record. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson also received 49 of a possible 50 votes.
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Vikings defensive end Jared Allen was just one vote short of being a unanimous choice for the Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team. Allen finished the season just a half-sack short of Michael Strahan's NFL record. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson also received 49 of a possible 50 votes.

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