Here's a look at each of Carolina's 2015 Pro Bowlers.
OFFENSE
QB Cam Newton
A leading candidate for NFL MVP, Newton has been nearly unstoppable directing Carolina's offense. He's thrown for 3,402 yards and a career-high 33 touchdowns. He's also rushed for 580 yards and seven scores.
RB Jonathan Stewart
A key cog since his rookie year in 2008 but the undisputed starter for the first time in his career, Stewart ranks fourth in the NFL with 989 rushing yards with six touchdowns on the ground. Also has 16 receptions with one touchdown.
TE Greg Olsen
Newton's No. 1 target continues to prove he's one of the league's premier tight ends. Olsen has 71 catches for a career-high 1,048 yards to go along with seven touchdowns. Olsen is 11th in the NFL in receiving yards and behind only Rob Gronkowski among tight ends.
C Ryan Kalil
The anchor of Carolina's offensive line has been rock-solid. He's further cemented his status as one of the league's top centers and has helped the Panthers' two young guards flourish.
G Trai Turner
The 22-year-old Turner earned his first Pro Bowl nomination after emerging as a powerful force. Turner has been technically sound and has started every game this season.
FB Mike Tolbert
Carolina's fullback has recorded four touchdowns, one on the ground and three through the air. He's been reliable short-yardage runner and contributor on special teams.
DEFENSE
LB Luke Kuechly
Despite missing three-and-a-half games following a concussion in the season opener, Kuechly leads the team with 121 tackles based on coaches' film review. He's shown improvement as a pass defender, as evidenced by four interceptions.
LB Thomas Davis
Ranks second on team with 113 tackles – his fourth consecutive 100-tackle season - and has excelled in blitz packages with a career-best 5.5 sacks. Davis also gotten his hands on the ball with three interceptions, four forced fumbles and two recoveries.
CB Josh Norman
Came out of the gates fast and hasn't looked back, though opponents haven't targeted him much since he picked off four passes in first four games. Norman took two of them the distance for touchdowns and has forced three fumbles.
DT Kawann Short
The third-year pro has been dominant in the middle of the defensive line. Short's nine sacks rank third in the NFL among defensive tackles, and he's forced three fumbles and recovered two.
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