The 2022 NFL Pro Bowl Rosters, Financially

Michael Ginnitti
Michael Ginnitti, Managing Editor & NFL/MLB ExpertDecember 21, 2022
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The 2022 NFL Pro Bowl rosters were announced Wednesday evening and the list includes a healthy dose of experienced, high-paid talent. In fact, of the 17 position groups represented here, 11 of them saw the highest average paid player at that position get selected this season.

Also

  • 13 of the players selected this year are pending unrestricted free agency next March.
  • 3 members of the Eagles & Chiefs offensive lines were selected.
  • Only two 1st-year rookies (Sauce Gardner, Tariq Woolen) were selected.

Here’s a full breakdown of selections by position, including the remaining contract & free agency years for each player. 

Quarterbacks

Geno Smith banks a $500,000 bonus for his selection, setting up what should be a massive pay raise over his $4M 2022 campaign. The Eagles and Bengals likely back up the brinks trucks for Hurts & Burrow respectively this winter as well, with each hovering around the $45M valuation mark currently. The Top 4 highest average paid QBs missed the Pro Bowl this year.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Patrick Mahomes (KC) 9 years, $414.5M 2032
Josh Allen (BUF) 6 years, $217.5M 2029
Joe Burrow (CIN) 2 years, $9.4M + option 2025
Jalen Hurts (PHI) 2 years, $2.5M 2024
Geno Smith (SEA) N/A 2023
Kirk Cousins (MIN) 1 year, $30M 2024

Running Backs

4 of the 6 running backs selected are playing on expiring contracts, set to combine for what will be a gigantic halfback free agency - money excluded. 

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Nick Chubb (CLE) 2 years, $23M 2025
Josh Jacobs (LV) N/A 2023
Derrick Henry (TEN) 1 year, $10.5M 2024
Saquon Barkley (NYG) N/A 2023
Tony Pollard (DAL) N/A 2023
Miles Sanders (PHI N/A 2023

Fullbacks

The first and third highest average paid fullbacks were selected this year in a position that still holds plenty of value in the league, though the money hasn’t ever accounted for it. 

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Patrick Ricard (BAL) 2 years, $6.75M 2025
Kyle Juszczyk (SF) 3 years, $17.75M 2026

Wide Receivers

4 of the Top 6 highest average paid WRs make the list, including the #1 overall in Hill, while Chase, Jefferson, & Lamb all become extension eligible after the 2022 season. McLaurin gets a $250,000 bump on next year’s salary, while Adams & Hill lock in $250,000 bonuses for their selections.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Tyreek Hill (MIA) 4 years, $114M 2027
Stefon Diggs (BUF) 5 years, $99.5M 2028
Davante Adams (LV) 4 years, $117M 2027
Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) 2 years, $8.3M + option 2026
Justin Jefferson (MIN) 1 year, $2.4M + option 2025
A.J. Brown (PHI) 4 years, $80M 2027
CeeDee Lamb (DAL) 1 year, $2.5M + option 2025
Terry McLaurin (WSH) 3 years, $41.7M 2026

Tight Ends

3 of the Top 5 highest average paid TEs get the nod, while an extension for Hockenson in Minnesota this winter seems imminent. Andrews tacks on a $250,000 bonus to his 2022 compensation for this nod.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Travis Kelce (KC) 3 years, $42.5M 2026
Mark Andrews (BAL) 3 years, $29.75M 2026
George Kittle (SF) 3 years, $41.25M 2026
T.J. Hockenson (MIN) 1 year, $9.3M 2024

Offensive Tackles

Will the Chiefs double tag Brown or give him the big extension? A new rookie QB in Houston probably means Tunsil gets another big payday this winter, while Tristan Wirfs becomes extension eligible for the first time in Tampa. Armstead grabs a $650,000 bonus for his selection. 

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Laremy Tunsil (HOU) 1 year, $18.5M 2024
Terron Armstead (MIA) 4 years, $61.5M 2027
Orlando Brown Jr. (KC) N/A 2023
Trent Williams (SF) 4 years, $97.5M 2027
Lane Johnson (PHI) 3 years, $33M 2026
Tristan Wirfs (TB) 1 year, $2.8M + option 2025

Offensive Guards

A few usual suspects here, but Dickerson gets the nod in just his 2nd NFL season, while the Falcons are likely poised to back a brinks truck up for Lindstrom this winter.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Joel Bitonio (CLE) 3 years, $30M 2026
Quenton Nelson (IND) 4 years, $59.5M 2027
Joe Thuney (KC) 3 years, $47.5M 2026
Zack Martin (DAL) 2 years, $27.5M 2025
Landon Dickerson (PHI) 2 years, $3.2M 2025
Chris Lindstrom (ATL) 1 year, $13.2M 2024

Offensive Centers

Humphrey becomes the 3rd member of the Chiefs’ O-Line to get the nod, while Kelce becomes #3 for the Eagles as well, as does the highest average paid center in Ragnow. Mitch Morse bags an extra $200,000 for his selection.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Creed Humphrey (KC) 2 years, $2.5M 2025
Mitch Morse (BUF) 2 years, $16.75M 2025
Jason Kelce (PHI) N/A 2023
Frank Ragnow (DET) 4 years, $40.9M 2027

Defensive Ends

Another highest average paid player (Garrett) makes the list, while Bosa & Burns probably don’t take the field next offseason before a shiny new gigantic contract is under their belt.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Myles Garrett (CLE) 4 years, $82M 2027
Maxx Crosby (LV) 4 years, $81M 2027
Trey Hendrickson (CIN) 2 years, $28M 2025
Nick Bosa (SF) 1 year, $17.8M 2024
Brian Burns (CAR) 1 year, $16M 2024
DeMarcus Lawrence (DAL) 2 years, $25M 2025

Defensive Tackles

Donald makes it yet ANOTHER highest average paid player to get selected this year. Williams, Simmons & Lawrence are all smoldering extension candidates, though all 3 teams have a QB position to address that could roadblock an immediate payday.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Chris Jones (KC) 1 year, $20M 2024
Quinnen Williams (NYJ) 1 year, $11.5M 2024
Jeffery Simmons (TEN) 1 year, $10.7M 2024
Aaron Donald (LAR) 2 years, $63.5M 2025
Jonathan Allen (WSH) 3 years, $48M 2026
Dexter Lawrence (NYG) 1 year, $12.4M 2024

Outside Linebackers

Shocker: The highest average paid OLB (Watt) made the cut. Mack might be a restructure extension candidate this winter due to some funky cap numbers and lack of guarantees, while Parsons will need to wait another year in Dallas to get his bag. Reddick earns a $500,000 increase on an already guaranteed option bonus for next season.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Matt Judon (NE) 2 years, $22.5M 2025
Khalil Mack (LAC) 2 years, $46.15M 2025
T.J. Watt (PIT) 3 years, $62.1M 2026
Micah Parsons (DAL) 2 years, $5.2M+option 2026
Za'Darius Smith (MIN) 2 years, $34M 2025
Haason Reddick (PHI) 2 years, $30.25M 2025

Inside Linebackers

Baltimore’s current ILB & their previous ILB both get selected, while Warner shows he’s worth every dime of the top of the market extension SF gave him recently. Davis earns a $500,000 bonus for his nod.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Roquan Smith (BAL) N/A 2023
C.J. Mosley (NYJ) 2 years, $34M 2025
Fred Warner (SF) 2 years, $33M 2025
Demario Davis (NO) 2 years, $21M 2025

Cornerbacks

Two rookies get the nod here (Gardner, Woolen), as does yet another highest average paid player (Alexander). Diggs and Slay are extension candidates this winter. Howard is on his way to a $1M incentive per his selection, while Humphrey bags an extra $250,000 for his.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Ahmad Gardner (NYJ) 3 years, $11.2M+ option 2027
Patrick Surtain II (DEN) 2 years, $6M+ option 2026
Marlon Humphrey (BAL) 4 years, $59.5M 2027
Xavien Howard (MIA) 4 years, $71.75M 2027
Darius Slay (PHI) 1 year, $17.5M 2024
Trevon Diggs (DAL) 1 year, $1.4M 2024
Tariq Woolen (SEA) 3 years, $2.9M 2026
Jaire Alexander (GB) 4 years, $67M 2027

Safeties

The Top 2 highest average paid safeties (James & Fitzpatrick) hit the roster this year, while Jordan Poyer grabs an extra $500,000 in Buffalo, and sets himself up for what should be a very rewarding pending free agency.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT) 4 years, $62.1M 2027
Derwin James (LAC) 4 years, $61M 2027
Jordan Poyer (BUF) N/A 2023
Quandre Diggs (SEA) 2 years, $25M 2025
Budda Baker (ARI) 2 years, $27M 2025
Talanoa Hufanga (SF) 2 year, $1.95M 2025

Special Teams

Plenty of players set to hit the open market or lock in extensions this winter, while Justin Tucker joins only Stefon Diggs, Josh Allen, & Patrick Mahomes as 2022 Pro Bowlers with contracts that run through at least 2028. Duvernay now qualifies for a 4th-year contract escalator.

Player Remaining Contract Free Agent
Morgan Cox (TEN, LS) N/A 2023
Andrew DePaola (MIN, LS) N/A 2023
Tommy Townsend (KC, P) N/A 2023R
Tress Way (WSH, P) 2 years, $6M 2025
Justin Tucker (BAL, K) 5 years, $24.3M 2028
Jason Myers (SEA, K) N/A 2023
Devin Duvernay (BAL, KR) 1 year, $1.1M 2024
Kavontae Turpin (DAL, KR) 2 years, $1.8M 2025R
Justin Hardee (NYJ, ST) 1 year, $2.3M 2024
Jeremy Reaves (WSH, ST) N/A 2023

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