The highest-paid 2018 NFL Pro Bowl players

The greatest of the gridiron will meet in Orlando this year for 2018 Pro Bowl. To give you a closer look at which football stars get the fattest paycheck, GOBankingRates compiled a list of the highest earning players voted to this year's Pro Bowl. Keep reading to discover how much it pays to be a famous athlete.

The Highest-Paid 2018 NFL Pro Bowl Players

Although nothing is on the line, being selected to the NFL Pro Bowl roster is all about bragging rights and claiming a seat among the greatest NFL players. And, of course, a free vacation to Disney World. Players frequently decline invitations or drop out due to injury, to avoid sustaining an injury, because they're coming off a devastating playoff loss.

Some of the lucky Pro Bowl selections, like Tom Brady and Fletcher Cox, were forced to decline because they'll be busy — preparing for the Super Bowl. Here are the 17 highest-paid players that made this year's Pro Bowl roster:

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