OMNISPORT

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell received the most fan votes and led eight Pittsburgh players as 2018 NFL Pro Bowlers.

Bell was joined by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, injured receiver Antonio Brown, offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva, guard David DeCastro, center Maurkice Pouncey, injured linebacker Ryan Shazier and kicker Chris Boswell on the Pro Bowl rosters announced on Tuesday. 

The rosters were determined by a consensus votes of fans, players and coaches.

"They are the best line in the league," Roethlisberger said of having three of his offensive linemen selected. "They really are the reason I stay upright and healthy. They are the most important part of this team because as they go, we go."

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was second among fan voting. Injured Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz was the NFC's top vote-getter, followed by New Orleans Saints signal-caller Drew Brees.

The resurgent Los Angeles Rams had five players selected with running back Todd Gurley, defensive tackle Aaron Donald and three of the four special teams players with punter Johnny Hekker, kicker Greg Zuerlein and return man Pharoh Cooper. 

"The presence of five of our players on the Pro Bowl roster is a testament to the collective effort of our football team," Rams head coach Sean McVay said. "While we emphasise football as a team sport, we appreciate their individual contributions to our overall success. We're extremely proud of them, and it's great to see other players, coaches and fans recognise their achievements as well."

Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore and running back Alvin Kamara, Arizona Cardinals special teamer Budda Baker and Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt were the only rookies selected for the game.

The Green Bay Packers, who lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers for most of the season, were one of five teams without a Pro Bowler on the initial roster. The other four teams were the Cleveland Browns, the Chicago Bears, the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Jets. 

Replacements for injured players, as well as those whose teams play in Super Bowl LII, will be announced over the next couple of weeks.

The Pro Bowl will be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on January 23, Pro Football Hall of Famers Derrick Brooks, Warrick Dunn, Jason Taylor and LaDainian Tomlinson will serve as 2018 Pro Bowl Legends captains. 

AFC Pro Bowl Roster

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks: Tom Brady*, Patriots; Philip Rivers, Chargers; Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers

Running backs: Le'Veon Bell*, Steelers; Kareem Hunt, Chiefs; LeSean McCoy, Bills

Fullback: James Develin*, Patriots

Wide Receivers: Antonio Brown*+, Steelers; DeAndre Hopkins*, Texans; A.J. Green, Bengals; Keenan Allen, Chargers

Tight ends: Travis Kelce*, Chiefs; Rob Gronkowski, Patriots

Tackles: Alejandro Villanueva*, Steelers; Taylor Lewan*, Titans; Donald Penn, Raiders

Guards: Kelechi Osemele*, Raiders; David DeCastro*, Steelers; Richie Incognito, Bills

Centers: Maurkice Pouncey*, Steelers; Rodney Hudson, Raiders

DEFENSE

Defensive ends: Joey Bosa*, Chargers; Calais Campbell*, Jaguars; Khalil Mack, Raiders

Interior linemen: Geno Atkins*, Bengals; Jurrell Casey*, Titans; Malik Jackson, Jaguars

Outside linebackers: Von Miller*, Broncos; Jadeveon Clowney*, Texans; Terrell Suggs, Ravens

Inside/middle linebackers: C.J. Mosley*, Ravens; Ryan Shazier+, Steelers

Cornerbacks: A.J. Bouye*, Jaguars; Jalen Ramsey*, Jaguars; Aqib Talib, Broncos; Casey Hayward, Chargers

Free safety: Eric Weddle*, Ravens

Strong safety: Reshad Jones, Dolphins*

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

Quarterbacks: Carson Wentz, Eagles*+; Drew Brees, Saints, Russell Wilson, Seahawks 

Running backs: Todd Gurley*, Rams; Alvin Kamara, Saints; Mark Ingram, Saints

Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk*, 49ers

Wide Receivers: Julio Jones*, Falcons; Adam Thielen*, Vikings; Michael Thomas, Saints; Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals

Tight ends: Zach Ertz*, Eagles; Jimmy Graham, Seahawks

Tackles: Tyron Smith*, Cowboys; Trent Williams*, Redskins; Lane Johnson, Eagles

Guards: Zack Martin*, Cowboys; Brandon Brooks*, Eagles; Brandon Scherff, Redskins

Centers: Alex Mack*, Falcons; Travis Frederick, Cowboys

DEFENSE

Defensive ends: Everson Griffen*, Vikings; Demarcus Lawrence*, Cowboys; Cameron Jordan, Saints

Interior linemen: Fletcher Cox*, Eagles; Aaron Donald*, Rams; Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers

Outside linebackers: Chandler Jones*, Cardinals; Ryan Kerrigan*, Redskins; Anthony Barr, Vikings

Inside/middle linebackers: Luke Kuechly*, Panthers; Bobby Wagner, Seahawks

Cornerbacks: Xavier Rhodes*, Vikings; Patrick Peterson*, Cardinals; Marshon Lattimore, Saints; Darius Slay, Lions

Free safety: Earl Thomas*, Seahawks

Strong safeties: 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

* Indicates starter
+ Indicates injury