2013 NFL Pro Bowl Rosters

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AFC Roster

Offense

Quarterbacks: *Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos; Tom Brady, New England Patriots; Matt Schaub, Houston Texans.

Running backs: *Arian Foster, Texans; Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs; Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens.

Fullback: *Vonta Leach, Ravens.

Wide receivers: * A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals; Andre Johnson, Texans; Reggie Wayne, Colts; Wes Welker, Patriots.

Tight ends: *Rob Gronkowski, Patriots; Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers.

Centers: *Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers; Chris Myers, Texans.

Guards: *Logan Mankins, Patriots; *Marshal Yanda, Ravens; Wade Smith, Texans.

Tackles: *Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns; *Duane Brown, Texans; Ryan Clady, Broncos.

Defense

Ends: *J.J. Watt, Texans; *Cameron Wake, Miami Dolphins; Elvis Dumervil, Broncos.

Interior linemen: *Geno Atkins, Bengals; *Vince Wilfork, Patriots; Haloti Ngata, Ravens.

Outside linebackers: *Von Miller, Broncos; *Tamba Hali, Chiefs; Robert Mathis, Colts.

Inside/middle linebackers: *Jerod Mayo, Patriots; Derrick Johnson, Chiefs.

Cornerbacks: *Champ Bailey, Broncos; *Johnathan Joseph, Texans; Antonio Cromartie, New York Jets.

Free safety: *Ed Reed, Ravens.

Strong safeties: *Eric Berry, Chiefs; LaRon Landry; Jets.

SPECIALISTS

Kicker: Phil Dawson, Browns.

Punter: Dustin Colquitt, Chiefs.

Kick returner: Jacoby Jones, Ravens.

Special teamer: Matthew Slater, Patriots.

(* starter)


NFC Roster

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks: *Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers; Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons; Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins.

Running backs: *Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings; Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks; Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers.

Fullback: *Jerome Felton, Vikings.

Wide receivers: *Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions.; *Brandon Marshall, Chicago Bears; Julio Jones, Falcons; Victor Cruz, New York Giants

Tight ends: *Tony Gonzalez, Falcons; Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys.

Centers: *Max Unger, Seahawks; Jeff Saturday, Packers.

Guards: *Mike Iupati, 49ers; Jahri Evans, Saints; Chris Snee, Giants.

Tackles: *Joe Staley, 49ers; *Russell Okung, Seahawks.; Trent Williams, Redskins

DEFENSE

Ends: *Jason Pierre-Paul, Giants; *Julius Peppers, Bears; Jared Allen, Vikings.

Interior linemen: *Justin Smith, 49ers; *Henry Melton, Bears; Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Outside linebackers: *Aldon Smith, 49ers; *DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys; Clay Matthews, Packers.

Inside/middle linebackers: *Patrick Willis, 49ers; NaVorro Bowman, 49ers.

Cornerbacks: *Charles Tillman, Bears; *Tim Jennings, Bears; Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals.

Free safeties: *Dashon Goldson, 49ers; Earl Thomas, Seahawks.

Strong safeties: *Donte Whitner, 49ers.

SPECIALISTS

Kicker: Blair Walsh, Vikings.

Punter: Thomas Morstead, Saints.

Kick returner: Leon Washington, Seahawks.

Special teamer: Lorenzo Alexander, Redskins.

(* starter)

[tndcollectables]

Greenway should have made it.

[fuser]

Peyton, Peterson, RG3 make Pro Bowl

NEW YORK (AP)

Sensational comebacks have Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson headed for the Pro Bowl.

Also selected Wednesday to the NFL's all-star game was Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III.

Manning missed all of the 2011 season with neck and back problems that required several operations. He then signed with Denver as a free agent and has led the Broncos on a 10-game winning streak to take the AFC West.

''I know there's great players out there in the NFL, but there's some great players on this team this year that deserve to go,'' said Manning, whose 12th Pro Bowl is a record for quarterbacks. He ranks fourth in league passing this year, has thrown 34 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Four other Broncos made the AFC roster: DE Elvis Dumervil, linebacker Von Miller, CB Champ Bailey and tackle Ryan Clady. Bailey's 12th appearance is a record for defensive backs.

Minnesota's Peterson tore up his left knee on Christmas Eve last year, underwent major surgery, then was back for the season opener. He's gone from uncertain to unstoppable, running away with the rushing title with a career-high 1,898 yards and lifting the Vikings toward an NFC wild card.

''Coming into the season after going through the rehab process, I just told myself that I wanted to lead my team to a championship and make sure that I contribute and do my part,'' Peterson said. ''I've been doing it.''

Griffin is one of three rookie QBs who had superb debut seasons, along with Andrew Luck of Indianapolis and Russell Wilson of Seattle. Luck and Wilson weren't voted to the Pro Bowl by players coaches and fans, although their teams are in the playoffs; Griffin can get to the postseason if Washington beats Dallas on Sunday.

''You can't play down those kind of things,'' Griffin said. ''I've always said my whole football career that you don't play for awards. They just come. You don't say you're going to win the Heisman. You don't say you're going to win MVP. You go out and you prove it on the field, and if everyone feels that way then they'll give you that award.''

San Francisco had the most players selected, nine, including six from its second-ranked defense. Houston was next with eight, six on offense.



Kansas City, despite its 2-13 record that is tied with Jacksonville for worst in the league, had five Pro Bowlers, including RB Jamaal Charles, who like Peterson is coming back from a torn ACL.

One other rookie, Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh, was chosen. Walsh has nine field goals of at least 50 yards, an NFL mark.

The AFC kicker is at the other end of the spectrum: Cleveland's Phil Dawson earned his first selection in his 14th NFL season.

Another record setter will be heading to Honolulu for the Jan. 27 Pro Bowl: Detroit WR Calvin Johnson.

Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season yards receiving record and has 1,892 yards with a game left.

[ucffans]

NFL seems to do a pretty good job of selecting their rosters. I'm not sold on Schaub having a Pro-Bowl season, but can't really say Luck or Dalton were really that much better (in terms of being on the Pro Bowl roster)

[lionheart21]

OMG yet again London Fletcher gets snubbed

And I am sorry but Alfred Morris should have gone!

[ucffans]

OMG yet again London Fletcher gets snubbed

And I am sorry but Alfred Morris should have gone!

Fletcher has been "overlooked" all his life. That happens when you are only 5'9". Sorry - had to throw in a short joke

[lionheart21]

It's alright he won't be able to play in it anyways as we will be going to the show!!! That means Trent, Lorenzo, and RG3 won't play either

Fletcher has been "overlooked" all his life. That happens when you are only 5'9". Sorry - had to throw in a short joke