Three rookies among 17 first-time selections highlight The Associated Press 2016 NFL All-Pro Team, led by Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott and Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill, a unanimous choice as punt returner.

One star not on the team announced Friday: Tom Brady, who was stellar after a four-game suspension, but was edged by Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan.

For the first time, the nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the NFL voted for specific positions on the offensive line, a flex player on offense, a fifth defensive back, and a punt returner and special teamer.

Tennessee right tackle Jack Conklin is the other rookie. Other newcomers include Arizona running back David Johnson (flex); Denver cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (DB); and New England’s Matthew Slater (special teamer).

One other unanimous pick is Baltimore placekicker Justin Tucker.

It’s the first time since 1981 that so many first-year players made the team. Back then, it was future Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor and Ronnie Lott, and 1980 Heisman-winning running back George Rogers.

With only seven repeaters from last season’s squad, the All-Pro Team has a decidedly new flavor not only in alignment, but makeup. Not surprisingly, the Cowboys have the most players selected with five: Elliott, the league’s leading rusher; linebacker Sean Lee; and offensive linemen Tyron Smith (left tackle), Travis Frederick (center) and Zack Martin (right guard).

“It’s special,” Elliott said. “Just to be able to come into this league my first year and dominate and just play at the level I’m playing, and just kind of get these honors already as a rookie, it means a lot.”

Kansas City is next with four: Hill, tight end Travis Kelce, safety Eric Berry and cornerback Marcus Peters.

Ryan, the league’s top passer, is one of three Falcons, joined by edge rusher Vic Beasley Jr., the NFL’s sacks leader with 151/2, and wide receiver Julio Jones.

DOLPHINS: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill practiced Friday on a limited basis, an indication he might be available next week if the team advances. It was his first practice since spraining his left knee in Week 14.

• With temperatures in the 80s this week in South Florida, it has been difficult for the Dolphins to simulate conditions for Sunday’s playoff game at Pittsburgh, where the temperature is expected to be about 20.

“There’s only so much you can do in this kind of weather to practice,” said special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi. “We actually put balls in the freezer, believe it or not. But you bring them out, and five minutes later they’ve thawed out.”

• Wide receiver Jarvis Landry’s post-touchdown celebration against New England last weekend garnered a $48,618 fine from the NFL. Half was for grabbing his crotch. The other half was for spiking his helmet.

STEELERS: Tight end Ladarius Green sat out practice on Friday, putting his availability for Sunday’s game in doubt. Green missed Pittsburgh’s past two games after being put in the concussion protocol.

RAIDERS: Oakland will be without star left tackle Donald Penn on Saturday against Houston after he injured his left knee in the regular-season finale against Denver.

49ERS: The team interviewed Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for its head coach opening and Vikings assistant general manager George Paton for its GM vacancy.