| Offense |
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| Position |
First team |
Second team |
| Quarterback |
Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN) |
Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers (AP-2, NEA-2) |
| Running back |
Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Billy Sims, Detroit Lions (NEA, PFWA, PFW)
George Rogers, New Orleans Saints (AP, TSN) |
William Andrews, Atlanta Falcons (AP-2)
Joe Cribbs, Buffalo Bills (NEA-2)
Billy Sims, Detroit Lions (AP-2)
George Rogers, New Orleans Saints (NEA-2) |
| Wide receiver |
James Lofton, Green Bay Packers (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Alfred Jenkins, Atlanta Falcons (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW-t, TSN)
Steve Watson, Denver Broncos (PFW-t) |
Cris Collinsworth, Cincinnati Bengals (AP-2)
Frank Lewis, Buffalo Bills (NEA-2)
Steve Watson, Denver Broncos (AP-2, NEA-2) |
| Tight end |
Kellen Winslow, San Diego Chargers (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN) |
Ozzie Newsome, Cleveland Browns (AP-2)
Joe Senser, Minnesota Vikings (NEA-2) |
| Tackle |
Anthony Muñoz, Cincinnati Bengals (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Marvin Powell, New York Jets (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN) |
Mike Kenn, Atlanta Falcons (AP-2, NEA-2)
Pat Donovan, Dallas Cowboys (AP-2, NEA-2) |
| Guard |
John Hannah, New England Patriots (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Randy Cross, San Francisco 49ers (NEA, PFWA, PFW)
Herbert Scott, Dallas Cowboys (AP, TSN) |
Ed Newman, Miami Dolphins (AP-2, NEA-2)
Randy Cross, San Francisco 49ers (AP-2)
Herbert Scott, Dallas Cowboys (NEA-2) |
| Center |
Mike Webster, Pittsburgh Steelers (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN) |
Rich Saul, Los Angeles Rams (NEA-2)
Joe Fields, New York Jets (AP-2) |
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| Special teams |
|---|
| Position |
First team |
Second team |
| Kicker |
Rafael Septién, Dallas Cowboys (AP, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Nick Lowery, Kansas City Chiefs (NEA) |
Eddie Murray, Detroit Lions (NEA-2)
Nick Lowery, Kansas City Chiefs (AP-2)
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| Punter |
Pat McInally, Cincinnati Bengals (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Tom Skladany, Detroit Lions (NEA, PFW) |
Dave Jennings, New York Giants (AP-2)
Pat McInally, Cincinnati Bengals (NEA-2) |
| Kick returner |
LeRoy Irvin, Los Angeles Rams (AP)
Mike Nelms, Washington Redskins (PFWA, PFW, TSN) |
Mike Nelms, Washington Redskins (AP-2) |
| Punt returner |
LeRoy Irvin, Los Angeles Rams (PFWA, PFW, TSN) |
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| Defense |
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| Position |
First team |
Second team |
| Defensive end |
Joe Klecko, New York Jets (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Fred Dean, San Francisco 49ers (AP, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Ed Jones, Dallas Cowboys (NEA) |
Mark Gastineau, New York Jets (AP-2, NEA-2)
Fred Dean, San Francisco 49ers (NEA-2)
Ed Jones, Dallas Cowboys (AP-2) |
| Defensive tackle |
Randy White, Dallas Cowboys (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Gary Johnson, San Diego Chargers (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Doug English, Detroit Lions (NEA, PFW)
Fred Smerlas, Buffalo Bills (PFW-NT)
Bob Baumhower, Miami Dolphins (TSN)
Charlie Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles (AP-NT) |
Louie Kelcher, San Diego Chargers (AP-2)
Doug English, Detroit Lions (AP-2)
Fred Smerlas, Buffalo Bills (NEA-2)
Bob Baumhower, Miami Dolphins (AP-2-NT, NEA-2) |
| Middle linebacker |
Jack Lambert, Pittsburgh Steelers (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos (PFW, TSN)
Harry Carson, New York Giants (PFW) |
Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos (AP-2, NEA-2) |
| Outside linebacker |
Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Bob Swenson, Denver Broncos (AP, NEA, TSN)
Jerry Robinson, Philadelphia Eagles (PFWA) |
Matt Blair, Minnesota Vikings (NEA-2)
Rod Martin, Oakland Raiders (NEA-2)
Robert Brazile, Houston Oilers (AP-2)
Jerry Robinson, Philadelphia Eagles (AP-2) |
| Cornerback |
Ronnie Lott, San Francisco 49ers (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Mel Blount, Pittsburgh Steelers (AP, PFWA)
Mark Haynes, New York Giants (NEA, PFW)
Lester Hayes, Oakland Raiders (TSN) |
Roynell Young, Philadelphia Eagles (AP-2, NEA-2)
Gary Green, Kansas City Chiefs (NEA-2)
Mark Haynes, New York Giants (AP-2) |
| Safety |
Nolan Cromwell, Los Angeles Rams (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW, TSN)
Gary Fencik, Chicago Bears (AP, TSN)
Gary Barbaro, Kansas City Chiefs (NEA, PFWA)
Dwight Hicks, San Francisco 49ers (PFW) |
Donnie Shell, Pittsburgh Steelers (AP-2)
Dwight Hicks, San Francisco 49ers (AP-2, NEA-2)
Gary Fencik, Chicago Bears (NEA-2) |
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