Can Tom Brady go ahead and add another league MVP to his tally?
The Indianapolis Colts led the way with seven selections for the Pro Bowl when the rosters were announced Wednesday night.
Among the seven are running back Jonathan Taylor, a major contender for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, and prominent linebacker Darius Leonard.
The Chiefs and Chargers had six selections each, including Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles marker Justin Herbert.
Five other teams have five representatives selected for the February 6 game in Las Vegas.
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Watch the highlights of a record-breaking evening as wide receiver Cooper Kupp broke the Rams’ single-season reception record.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers contingent is led by quarterback Tom Brady, who set an NFL record with his 15th Pro Bowl, even though tackle Tristan Wirfs is the team’s only Pro Bowl holder.
Linebacker Micah Parsons, one of four rookies on the Pro Bowl rosters, highlights the Dallas Cowboys’ five Pro Bowl selections. Trevon Diggs, who leads the NFL with 10 interceptions, was also named starter, as was veteran guard Zack Martin.
The Baltimore Ravens group includes quarterback Lamar Jackson and has a starter, tight end Mark Andrews.
The defensive ending Myles Garrett highlights the Cleveland Browns quintet, which also includes titular guard Joel Bitonio.
The San Francisco 49ers have four starters among their five Pro Bowl picks: far Kyle Juszczyk, tackle Trent Williams, tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa.
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NFL head for Europe and the UK, Brett Gosper, confirmed that NFL teams have been granted access to UK marketing areas to help grow and develop their brand around the world .
The starting quarterback of the NFC is Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers. Herbert will be joined on the AFC roster by Mahomes and Jackson, while Rodgers is joined on the NFC roster by Brady and Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals.
In addition to Parsons, other Pro Bowl rookies are Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals wideout, Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater and Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. Chase and Slater are the owners of the AFC team.
The complete Pro Bowl rosters (* appetizer):
ATTACK AFC
quarterback
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers *; Patrick Mahomes, chiefs of Kansas City; Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
running back
Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts *; Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns; Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals
Large receiver
Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs *; Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals *; Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills; Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers
Tight end
Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens *; Travis Kelce, chiefs of Kansas City
Offensive tackle
Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers *; Orlando Brown, chiefs of Kansas City *; Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills
offensive guard
Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts *; Joel Bitonio, Cleveland Browns *; Wyatt Teller, Cleveland Browns
Center
Corey Linsley, Los Angeles Chargers *; Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis Colts
Quarterback
Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens
DEFENSE AFC
Defensive end
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns *; Maxx Crosby, Raiders of Las Vegas *; Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals
internal linesmen
DeForest Buckner, Indianapolis Colts *; Chris Jones, chiefs of Kansas City *; Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers
External linebacker
TJ Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers *; Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers *; Matt Judon, New England Patriots
Internal / medium linebacker
Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts *; Denzel Perryman, Las Vegas Raiders
cornerback
JC Jackson, New England Patriots *; Xavien Howard, Miami Dolphins *; Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns; Kenny Moore II, Indianapolis Colts
Free security
Kevin Byard, Tennessee Titans *
Strong security
Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers *; Tyrann Mathieu, chiefs of Kansas City
AFC SPECIAL TEAMS
long snapper
Luke Rhodes, Indianapolis Colts *
Gambler
AJ Cole, Las Vegas Raiders *
Placekicker
Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens
Returns specialist
Devin Duvernay, Baltimore Ravens
Special teamer
Matthew Slater, New England Patriots
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Aaron Rodgers equaled Brett Favre’s franchise record for touchdown passes by throwing his 442nd to Aaron Jones in Green Bay’s 31-30 win over Baltimore.
OFFENSE NFC
quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers *; Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
running back
Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings *; James Conner, cardinals of Arizona; Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints
Large receiver
Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams *; Opposite Adams, Green Bay Packers *; Justin
Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings; Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers
Tight end
George Kittle, 49ers of San Francisco *; Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
Offensive tackle
Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers *; Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers from Tampa Bay *; Tyron Smith, Dallas Cowboys
offensive guard
Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys *; Brandon Scherff, Washington * football team; Ali Marpet, Tampa Bay buccaneer
Center
Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles *; Ryan Jensen, Tampa Bay buccaneer
Quarterback
Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers *
DEFENSE NFC
Defensive end
Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers *; Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers *; Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints
internal linesmen
Aaron Donald, Rams of Los Angeles *; Jonathan Allen, Washington * soccer team; Kenny Clark, Green Bay Packers
External linebacker
Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals *; Robert Quinn, Chicago Bears *; Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay buccaneers
Internal / medium linebacker
Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys *; Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks
cornerback
Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys *; Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams *; Darius Slay, Philadelphia Eagles; Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints
Free security
Quandre Diggs, Seattle Seahawks *
Strong security
Buddha Baker, Arizona Cardinals *; Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings
SPECIAL NFC TEAMS
long snapper
Josh Harris, Atlanta Falcons *
Gambler
Bryan Anger, Dallas Cowboys *
Placekicker
Matt Gay, Los Angeles Rams *
Returns specialist
Jakeem Grant, Chicago Bears *
Special teamer
JT Gray, New Orleans Saints *
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