As a player for the Vikings, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2006, and followed with consecutive selections in 2007 and 2008. He was also a second-team All-Pro selection in 2007.
In 2006, he was selected for his first Pro Bowl as a member of the Vikings. This achievement was followed by consecutive selections in 2007 and 2008. He also earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2007.