How Contracts for Jaxon-Smith Njigba, Bijan, More Are Impacted by NFL Pro Bowl

Tuesday's Pro Bowl roster announcements led to some major paydays for some of the league's brightest young stars.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson were among the players to secure future salary increases by being named to this season's Pro Bowl.

Here's a look at the full list of contract impacts from Tuesday's Pro Bowl selections, courtesy of Spotrac:

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks: Escalates 2027 fifth-year option to $28 million (projected)
• Jalen Carter, DT, Philadelphia Eagles: Escalates 2027 fifth-year option to $26.7 million (projected)
• Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons: Escalates 2027 fifth-year option to $14.2 million (projected)
• Will Anderson, DE, Houston Texans: Escalates 2027 fifth-year option to $26 million (projected)
• Zay Flowers, WR, Baltimore Ravens: Escalates 2027 fifth-year option to $28 million (projected)
• Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots: Escalates 2027 fifth-year option to $17.5 million (projected)
• Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions: Escalates 2027 fifth-year option to $14.1 million (projected)
• Jack Campbell, LB, Detroit Lions: Escalates 2027 fifth-year option to $23 million (projected)
• Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans: $250,000 bonus increases 2025 salary to over $14.3 million
• Kyle Juszczyk, FB, San Francisco 49ers: $250,000 bonus increases 2025 salary to $4 million
• Zack Baun, LB, Philadelphia Eagles: $250,000 bonus increases 2026 salary to $17 million
• DeMarcus Lawrence, DE, Seattle Seahawks: $500,000 bonus increases 2025 salary to $8.2 million
• Brian Burns, LB, New York Giants: $1.8 million incentive for 2025 and salary escalator in 2026 increase 2025 salary to $24.5 million and 2026 salary to $25.5 million
• Ross Matiscik, LS, Jacksonville Jaguars: $50,000 bonus increases 2025 salary to $1.3 million
• Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders: Maxed out fifth-year option escalators, 2028 salary will be priced at franchise tag value for the TE in 2027
• Jared Verse, LB, Los Angeles Rams: Maxed out fifth-year option escalators, 2028 salary will be priced at franchise tag value for the LB in 2027

The Pro Bowl has been a great way to showcase the NFL's elite talent while also highlighting future stars. The Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks led the way with six players chosen apiece.

Of course, there will be debates on players who were snubbed from the Pro Bowl this year. Falling short stings even more if a selection would've led to contractual benefits.

Teams without a single Pro Bowl selection included the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets. It can be expected that the players on those teams are disappointed by any monetary increases that were lost.

The Pro Bowl Games will begin during Super Bowl week in San Francisco with a set of skills competitions before culminating with a flag football game on Feb. 3.