Who will be sipping on Mai Tais in Honolulu? Pro Bowl rosters announced
In an effort to enhance fan interest and on-field competition, the NFL has made several tweaks to its annual Pro Bowl plan.
The most notable change is the Pro Bowl will be "unconferenced," as opposed to AFC vs. NFC.
While the teams will be selected in a Pro Bowl Draft on Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network, the league announced which players will line up against each other at Aloha Stadium on Jan. 26.
Of course, just like in any other year, this list is subject to change after the Super Bowl teams are determined:
Quarterbacks
Who got in? Tom Brady, Patriots; Drew Brees, Saints; Peyton Manning, Broncos; Cam Newton, Panthers; Philip Rivers, Chargers; Russell Wilson, Seahawks.
Running backs
Jamaal Charles leads the league in rushing touchdowns (12).
Who got in? Jamaal Charles, Chiefs; Matt Forte, Bears; Frank Gore, 49ers; Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks; LeSean McCoy, Eagles; Adrian Peterson, Vikings.
Fullbacks
Who got in? Marcel Reece, Raiders; Mike Tolbert, Panthers.
Wide receivers
Calvin Johnson is second in the NFL in receiving yards.
Who got in? Antonio Brown, Steelers; Dez Bryant, Cowboys; Josh Gordon, Browns; A.J. Green, Bengals; Andre Johnson, Texans; Calvin Johnson, Lions; Brandon Marshall, Bears; Demaryius Thomas, Broncos.
Tight ends
Who got in? Jordan Cameron, Browns; Vernon Davis, 49ers; Jimmy Graham, Saints; Julius Thomas, Broncos.
Offensive tackles
Joe Thomas will make his seventh Pro Bowl trip.
Who got in? Branden Albert, Chiefs; Jason Peters, Eagles; Tyron Smith, Cowboys; Joe Staley, 49ers; Joe Thomas, Browns; Trent Williams, Redskins.
Offensive guards
Who got in? Jahri Evans, Saints; Ben Grubbs, Saints; Mike Iupati, 49ers; Logan Mankins, Patriots; Louis Vasquez, Broncos; Marshal Yanda, Ravens.
Centers
Who got in? Ryan Kalil, Panthers; Alex Mack, Browns; Mike Pouncey, Dolphins; Max Unger, Seahawks.
Defensive tackles
Who got in? Gerald McCoy, Bucs; Haloti Ngata, Ravens; Dontari Poe, Chiefs; Justin Smith, 49ers; Ndamukong Suh, Lions; Kyle Williams, Bills.
Defensive ends
Robert Quinn is second in the NFL forced fumbles (7).
Who got in? Greg Hardy, Panthers; Cameron Jordan, Saints; Robert Quinn, Rams; Cameron Wake, Dolphins; J.J. Watt, Texans; Mario Williams, Bills.
Outside linebackers
Who got in? John Abraham, Cardinals; Ahmad Brooks, 49ers; Tamba Hali, Chiefs; Justin Houston, Chiefs; Robert Mathis, Colts; Terrell Suggs, Ravens.
Inside linebackers
Who got in? NaVorro Bowman, 49ers; Vontaze Burfict, Bengals; Luke Kuechly, Panthers; Patrick Willis, 49ers.
Cornerbacks
Richard Sherman leads the league in interceptions (8).
Who got in? Brandon Flowers, Chiefs; Brent Grimes, Dolphins; Joe Haden, Browns; Patrick Peterson, Cardinals; Darrelle Revis, Bucs; Richard Sherman, Seahawks; Aqib Talib, Patriots; Alterraun Verner, Titans.
Free safety
Who got in? Jairus Byrd, Bills; Earl Thomas, Seahawks; Eric Weddle, Chargers.
Strong safety
Who got in? Eric Berry, Chiefs; Kam Chancellor, Seahawks; Troy Polamalu, Steelers.
Kickers
Who got in? Matt Prater, Broncos; Justin Tucker, Ravens.
Punters
Who got in? Brandon Fields, Dolphins; Johnny Hekker, Rams.
Punt returners
Who got in? Antonio Brown, Steelers; Dexter McCluster, Chiefs.
Special teamers
Who got in? Justin Bethel, Cardinals; Matthew Slater, Patriots.
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