He’s posted double-digit sacks for the first time in his career, but Kyle Van Noy still didn’t get a first Pro-Bowl berth, and the Baltimore Ravens edge-rusher is “pretty disappointed” about being snubbed.
The 33-year-old told “The Lounge Podcast” (h/t Ravens.com Editorial Director Ryan Mink), “I was pretty disappointed. But, you know, it’s not in the cards. I’ve always been a team guy, but it would’ve been cool to get an accolade.”
Ryan Mink Said:
“Talked to Kyle Van Noy about not making his first Pro Bowl.
In addition to his 11.5 sacks, KVN played this season after a fractured orbital bone in Week 1 that (per @danpompei‘s story) a doctor suggested season-ending surgery for.
“I was pretty disappointed. But, you know, it’s…”
Mink also referenced an article from Dan Pompei of The Athletic detailing how Van Noy shunned season-ending eye surgery to fix a broken orbital bone. It meant KVN played hurt but still produced his best football during an 11th season in the NFL.
Those two factors, combined with outstanding numbers, gave Van Noy a strong case for Pro Bowl consideration. A case somehow still unconvincing to the voters.
