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The NFL Announces All-Decade Team

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Prior to the Pro Bowl on Sunday, the NFL announced its All-Decade team for the 2000s. Here’s a look at the squad headed up by Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning

Running Backs: Shaun Alexander, Jamal Lewis, Edgerrin James, LaDainian Tomlinson

Fullback: Lorenzo Neal

Wide Receivers: Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens

Tight Ends: Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez

Offensive Tackles: Walter Jones, Jonathan Ogden, Orlando Pace, Willie Roaf

Guards: Larry Allen, Alan Faneca, Steve Hutchinson, Will Shields

Centers: Olin Kreutz, Kevin Mawae

DEFENSE

Ends: Dwight Freeney, Julius Peppers, Michael Strahan, Jason Taylor

Tackles: La’Roi Glover, Warren Sapp, Richard Seymour, Kevin Williams

Linebackers: Derrick Brooks, Ray Lewis, Joey Porter, Zach Thomas, Brian Urlacher, DeMarcus Ware

Safeties: Brian Dawkins, Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed, Darren Sharper

Cornerbacks: Ronde Barber, Champ Bailey, Ty Law, Charles Woodson

SPECIAL TEAMS

Punters: Shane Lechler, Brian Moorman

Kickers: David Akers, Adam Vinatieri

Punt Returners: Dante Hall, Devin Hester

Kick Returners: Joshua Cribbs, Dante Hall

HEAD COACHES

Bill Belichick, Tony Dungy

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