2017 Pro Bowl voting open: Vote for the best players in the league

January 31, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Pro Bowl cheerleaders pose after the 2016 Pro Bowl game at Aloha Stadium. Team Irvin defeated Team Rice 49-27. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 31, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Pro Bowl cheerleaders pose after the 2016 Pro Bowl game at Aloha Stadium. Team Irvin defeated Team Rice 49-27. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

You can vote for your favorite Minnesota Vikings or other NFL players to be included in the 2017 Pro Bowl starting on October 13, 2016.

The NFL season may only be 5 weeks deep, but it is already that time to vote for your favorite players around the league to participate in the 2017 Pro Bowl. And, since you’re here on The Viking Age, I can assume several of your favorite players wear a Minnesota Vikings uniform.

Starting October 13, 2016, voting for the all-star game of professional football is underway. The official Minnesota Vikings website is urging fans to #VoteVikings and get their players as much representation in the game as possible.

You can vote for your favorites right here:

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE 2017 PRO BOWL

Of course, you could vote for the entire roster of Minnesota Vikings players if you wanted to, but fans should vote for the players who they feel are the best at each position.

Here are some great options for fans thinking of voting for some Vikings players who are having a great season to play in the 2017 Pro Bowl:

Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Houston Texans in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Houston Texans in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Sam Bradford, quarterback

  • Stefon Diggs, wide receiver
  • Kyle Rudolph, tight end
  • Joe Berger, center
  • Everson Griffen, defensive end
  • Linval Joseph, defensive tackle
  • Anthony Barr, linebacker
  • Eric Kendricks, linebacker
  • Xavier Rhodes, cornerback
  • Harrison Smith, safety
  • Marcus Sherels, special teams
  • Of course, there are many other Vikings players having good seasons who should be considered for the Pro Bowl. Guys like Adam Thielen, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Trae Waynes are all making big strides this season and could be worth a vote this year.

    Next: Cordarrelle Patterson showing promise in 2016

    Of course, there are plenty of other great players around the NFL who are very deserving of playing in the Pro Bowl. Not only is being invited to the game a big honor for players, but many have bonuses or incentives in their contracts that would make participating in or being named to the team a big deal for them.

    Make your vote count!

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