- Source: 2012 All-Pro Team
The 2012 All-Pro teams were named by the Associated Press (AP), Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), and The Sporting News (TSN) for performance in the 2012 NFL season. While none of these have the official imprimatur of the NFL (whose official recognition is nomination to the 2013 Pro Bowl), they are included (separately) in the NFL Record and Fact Book. Any player selected to any of the teams can be described as an "All-Pro."
The AP team, with first- and second-team selections, was chosen by a national panel of 50 NFL writers; the Sporting News selection process used a panel of 27 NFL coaches and executives, while the PFWA team is chosen by polling its 300+ members.
Teams
Key
AP = Associated Press first-team All-Pro
AP-t = Tied for first-team All-Pro in the AP vote
AP-2 = Associated Press second-team All-Pro
AP-2t = Tied for second-team All-Pro in the AP vote
PFWA = Pro Football Writers Association All-NFL
SN = Sporting News All-Pro
Position differences
AP = chose no separate punt returner'
AP = chose no separate special teams player
x-two voters selected only one running back.
y-one voter did not select a fullback.
z-one voter selected only one inside linebacker
Notes
References
Arkush, Dan (January 10, 2013). "PFW/PFWA 2012 All-NFL team". profootballweekly.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2013.
"2012 All-Pro Team". yahoo.com. Associated Press. January 12, 2013. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
Sporting News ALl-Pro Team
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/allpro.htm