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Atlanta Falcons lead NFC Pro Bowl roster

Six Falcons made the Pro Bowl this year.

Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons runs off the field after scoring during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The NFL announced its Pro Bowl roster on Tuesday, and more Atlanta Falcons made the NFC roster than any other team in the conference.

Quarterback Matt Ryan; wide receiver Julio Jones; running back Devonta Freeman; and center Alex Mack made the offensive roster. Linebacker Vic Beasley, Jr., was the only Falcon named to the defensive roster, while kicker Matt Bryant made the special teams roster.

The Oakland Raiders led the AFC, with seven players making the squad.

The Pro Bowl is set for Jan. 29 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL.

This is the fourth Pro Bowl for Ryan, having appeared in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Jones has made three consecutive Pro Bowls.

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 30: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this reception against the Green Bay Packers at Georgia Dome on October 30, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Mack made the AFC Pro Bowl squad as a Cleveland Brown in 2010, 2013 and 2015.

This will be second Pro Bowl for Freeman, and the first for Beasley.

Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by William Hayes #95 of the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Vic Beasley Jr. #44 of the Atlanta Falcons on his way into the endzone scoring a touchdown after a fumble recovery against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 11, 2016. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)

Kicker Matt Bryant #3 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a field goal in the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 9, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

This season's Pro Bowl will feature a return to the traditional AFC vs. NFC game format following three years using a revised, unconferenced format. The festivities, which have been relocated to Florida from Hawaii, also will feature a Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, Jan. 26.