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Per the NFL, Brady's selection Monday broke a tie with Peyton
Manning, Tony Gonzalez, Bruce Matthews and Merlin Olsen for the
most all-star selections in league history.
Brady was one of the first five choices revealed to the public
Monday. He was joined by Indianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and
two Los Angeles Rams stars -- defensive end Aaron Donald and
wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
The five players were pictured on billboards in Las Vegas, which
is set to host the Pro Bowl on Feb. 6. The full AFC and NFC Pro
Bowl teams are scheduled to be announced Wednesday.
As of Monday, Brady leads the league in passing with 4,348 yards
and 36 touchdowns. Taylor leads the league in rushing yards
(1,518) and touchdowns (17), and Kupp leads the NFL in receiving
yards (1,489) and TDs (12).
They weren't the only players to be revealed Monday. On ESPN's
"Monday Night Countdown," former Minnesota Vikings star receiver
Randy Moss surprised current Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson
with the news that he was selected to the Pro Bowl. It is the
second straight selection to start Jefferson's career.
The Chicago Bears also announced that linebacker Robert Quinn
and return specialist Jakeem Grant Sr. were voted to the Pro
Bowl. It is Quinn's third Pro Bowl selection, but his first
since 2014, when he played for the Rams.
Taylor received the most fan votes (265,370), according to the
league. The fan vote counts for a third of the total vote. He
was followed by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa,
Kelce, 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Dallas Cowboys rookie
cornerback Trevon Diggs.
--Field Level Media
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