Panthers linebacker Jon Beason scores touchdown in Pro Bowl

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason was a late addition to the 2011 Pro Bowl after an injury to Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs–and he made the most of the surprise opportunity. Beason picked off Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel–who threw just seven interceptions during the regular season–in the fourth quarter and returned the interception 49 yards for the touchdown to give the NFC a 55-28 lead. 2010 may have been a disappointing season for the Panthers after finishing last in the NFL with a 2-14 record, but it was nice to see one of their top players be represented in the Pro Bowl. Beason has led Carolina in tackles every season since joining the team in 2007 and this season marked his third-straight Pro Bowl appearance. Beason’s proven to be one of the most effective linebackers in the NFL and his interception off Cassel is just one example of why he deserved to on the NFC squad this year. Dan Parzych is the Lead NFL Content Editor for RantSpo...