Bleacher Creature has announced the roster for its 2012 NFL Player Plush Collection.

This year’s lineup includes Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos quarterback; Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears quarterback; Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback; Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver; Eli Manning, New York Giants quarterback (second edition); Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots tight end; and Brett Keisel, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker.

Bleacher Creatures was founded by Matthew Hoffman, a sports licensing industry veteran who was formerly an executive with GSI Commerce and Majestic Athletic. When his young children turned out to be sports fans, Hoffman realized that there was an opportunity in the $20-plus billion dollar U.S. toy market to engage kids who love watching their favorite teams and players in action.

For more information about Bleacher Creatures, visit their website at www.bleachercreaturetoys.com.

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