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.
He was chosen to his first Pro Bowl while playing for the Vikings, and then went on to be selected for subsequent Pro Bowls in consecutive years. He was also recognized as a second-team All-Pro player in 2007.