The new Shawne Merriman Rule

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the NFL will no longer allow players who violate the league's substance abuse policy to make the Pro Bowl.

The rule doesn't kick in until next season, so Shawne Merriman will still play in Honolulu on Saturday. It will also hit violators in the wallet, as many players have Pro Bowl incentives written into their contracts.

Source: ESPN.com