The NFL announced today that tight end Tony Gonzalez has been named to the 2012 NFC Pro Bowl roster.

Gonzalez was selected to the Pro Bowl for the 12th time in his 15-year NFL career and the second time as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, after catching 79 passes for 867 yards and seven touchdowns through 15 games. His seven touchdowns are tied for the third most among tight ends this season and he is on pace for 84 catches and 924 yards. He caught 60 passes for an NFL record 13th straight season and improved his NFL record for touchdown receptions by a tight end to 95, pulling down scores in three straight games twice this season.

From staff reports