The NFL announced the 2018 Pro Bowl rosters for the AFC and NFC squads.
Not a ton of surprises really with a lot of familiar faces making another Pro Bowl team. The Steelers led the league with eight selections with the Saints and Eagles topping the NFC squad with six players each.
A few rookies made the list, with Eagles QB Carson Wentz, Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt, Saints CB Marshon Lattimore, Saints RB Alvin Kamara and special teamer Budda Baker named to squads.
A lot of guys nominated like the aforementioned Wentz, Steelers LB Ryan Shazier and others will not be able to appear due to injuries, so more new faces will be named to the teams in the coming weeks.
AFC Pro Bowl Roster
Offense
Quarterback – Tom Brady (Patriots), Philip Rivers (Chargers) & Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers)
Running Back – Le’Veon Bell (Steelers), Kareem Hunt (Chiefs) & LeSean McCoy (Bills)
Fullback – James Develin (Patriots)
Wide Receiver – Antonio Brown (Steelers), DeAndre Hopkins (Texans), A.J. Green (Bengals) & Keenan Allen (Chargers)
Tight End – Travis Kelce (Chiefs) & Rob Gronkowski (Patriots)
Offensive Tackle – Alejandro Villanueva (Steelers), Taylor Lewan (Titans) & Donald Penn (Raiders)
Offensive Guard – Kelechi Osemele (Raiders), David DeCastro (Steelers) & Richie Incognito (Bills)
Center – Maurkice Pouncey (Steelers) & Rodney Hudson (Raiders)
Defense
Defensive End – Joey Bosa (Chargers), Calais Campbell (Jaguars) & Khalil Mack (Raiders)
Interior Lineman – Geno Atkins (Bengals), Jurrell Casey (Titans) & Malik Jackson (Jaguars)
Outside Linebacker – Von Miller (Broncos), Jadeveon Clowney (Texans) & Terrell Suggs (Ravens)
Inside Linebacker – C.J. Mosley (Ravens) & Ryan Shazier (Steelers)
Cornerback – A.J. Bouye (Jaguars), Jalen Ramsey (Jaguars), Aqib Talib (Broncos) & Casey Hayward (Chargers)
Free Safety – Eric Weddle (Ravens)
Strong Safety – Reshad Jones (Dolphins) & Micah Hyde (Bills)
Special Teams
Punter – Brett Kern (Titans)
Kicker – Chris Boswell (Steelers)
Return Specialist – Tyreek Hill (Chiefs)
Special Teamer – Matthew Slater (Patriots)
NFC Pro Bowl Roster
Offense
Quarterback – Carson Wentz (Eagles), Russell Wilson (Seahawks) & Drew Brees (Saints)
Running Back – Todd Gurley (Rams), Alvin Kamara (Saints) & Mark Ingram (Saints)
Fullback – Kyle Juszczuk (49ers)
Wide Receivers – Julio Jones (Falcons), Adam Thielen (Vikings), Michael Thomas (Saints) & Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals)
Tight End – Zach Ertz (Eagles) & Jimmy Graham (Seahawks)
Offensive Tackle – Tyron Smith (Cowboys), Trent Williams (Redskins) & Lane Johnson (Eagles)
Offensive Guard – Zack Martin (Cowboys), Brandon Brooks (Eagles) & Brandon Scherff (Redskins)
Center – Alex Mack (Falcons) & Travis Frederick (Cowboys)
Defense
Defensive End – Everson Griffen (Vikings), Demarcus Lawrence (Cowboys) & Cameron Jordan (Saints)
Interior Linemen – Fletcher Cox (Eagles), Aaron Donald (Rams) & Gerald McCoy (Buccaneers)
Outside Linebacker – Chandler Jones (Cardinals), Ryan Kerrigan (Redskins) & Anthony Barr (Vikings)
Inside Linebacker – Luke Kuechly (Panthers) & Bobby Wagner (Seahawks)
Cornerback – Xavier Rhodes (Vikings), Patrick Peterson (Cardinals), Marshon Lattimore (Saints) & Darius Slay (Lions)
Free Safety – Earl Thomas (Seahawks)
Strong Safety – Landon Collins (Giants) & Malcolm Jenkins (Eagles)
Special Teams
Punter – Johnny Hekker (Rams)
Kicker – Greg Zuerlein (Rams)
Return Specialist – Pharoh Cooper (Rams)
Special Teamer – Budda Baker (Cardinals)
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