Panthers' Beason headed to Pro Bowl Makes it 11 proCanes

Panthers middle linebacker Jon Beason expressed "anger as well as disappointment" earlier this month when he was informed he wouldn't make his second straight Pro Bowl.

On Friday, Beason got his wish.

He is headed to Miami, replacing 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (knee).   Beason was a second-team All Pro in 2009, finishing fourth in the NFL in tackles behind only Willis, London Fletcher, and Barrett Ruud.

The Panthers ranked 22nd in regular season run defense, but Beason is the primary reason they didn't finish in the bottom five after losing nose tackle Ma'ake Kemoeatu to a season-ending torn right Achilles' tendon in training camp.  Without his wide-bodied shield, Beason had to take on more blockers than usual.  

Beason also set career highs with three sacks and two fumble recoveries, adding three interceptions.  He has yet to miss a game in three years as a professional.

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(profootballtalk.com)