Joyner was selected by the
Philadelphia Eagles in the eighth round (208th overall) of the
1986 NFL draft. He was actually cut in training camp, but the Eagles re-signed him later in the season. Joyner played in the
NFL for the
Philadelphia Eagles (1986–1993),
Arizona Cardinals (1994–1996),
Green Bay Packers (1997), and the
Denver Broncos (1998). Joyner's unique combination of strength and quickness allowed him to excel in all defensive statistical categories and propelled him to three
Pro Bowl accolades; being selected in 1991, 1993, and 1994. In one
Monday Night Football game in 1991 against the
Houston Oilers, Joyner, playing with a 102-degree fever, recorded 8 solo tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and 2 sacks. He was named NFL Player of the Year by
Paul Zimmerman of
Sports Illustrated that year and received runner-up honors for
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year, while a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. As a Green Bay Packer, he appeared in
Super Bowl XXXII, and the next year, he won
Super Bowl XXXIII as a member of the
Broncos in 1998, which turned out to be his last game. He is one of many members in the 20/20 Club for
interceptions and
sacks in
NFL history. He is second in sacks behind
Ted Hendricks (60.5) with 52. Joyner is currently a football analyst on FS1 and on Eagles Pregame and Postgame Live on NBC Sports Philadelphia. ==NFL career statistics==