Jets, Giants and Vikings dominate NFL’s Pro Bowl rosters

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After sending just one player to the Pro Bowl in what turned out to be a Super Bowl championship season, the New York Giants on Tuesday saw six of its players named to the All-Star squad Tuesday. So did the Minnesota Vikings. But the New York Jets topped that, with seven players named to the Pro Bowl.

For the Giants, defensive end Justin Tuck, guard Chris Snee, place kicker John Carney and punter Jeff Feagles were chosen as starters. Also making the squad: quarterback Eli Manning and center Shaun O’Hara.

Among the Vikings who made the NFC roster are four starters: running back Adrian Peterson, offensive guard Steve Hutchinson, defensive tackle Kevin Williams and cornerback Antoine Winfield. Defensive tackle Pat Williams and defensive end Jared Allen also made the squad.

The seven players on the AFC squad include quarterback Brett Favre, running back Thomas Jones and his backfield colleague and kick returner Leon Washington.

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts was named starting quarterback on the AFC, while Kurt Warner of the Arizona Cardinals took that honor in the NFC. Click here for a complete list.

-- Debbie Goffa