The NFL Pro Bowl rosters were unveiled on Wednesday, setting the scene for the trimmed-down event slated to occur in Orlando ahead of the Super Bowl. Leading the pack, the NFC-topping San Francisco 49ers secured nine selections, while the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys closely followed with seven each. Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa are slated to take the quarterback starting positions, flanked by MVP frontrunner Lamar Jackson, Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott, and Patrick Mahomes as substitutes.
Notably, five rookies clinched spots in the game: Puka Nacua from the Los Angeles Rams, Sam LaPorta from the Detroit Lions, Denzel Mims from the Denver Broncos (serving as both wide receiver and kick returner), Brandon Aubrey, kicker for the Cowboys, and Devon Witherspoon, cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks.
The comprehensive rosters, with reserves emphasized, herald the Pro Bowl’s scheduling on Feb. 1 and 4, featuring flag football matchups and skill competitions.
The rosters also underscored a stark reality of this season: the New England Patriots find themselves distanced from their former Tom Brady-era glory. ESPN’s Mike Reiss noted the absence of any Patriots member from the AFC roster, an occurrence unseen since 2000. Additionally, the Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, and Washington Commanders were similarly absent, though they could still potentially see players enter as replacements.
Among the noticeable omissions were quarterback Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, safety Geno Stone from the Baltimore Ravens, and defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence of the Dallas Cowboys.
AFC Pro Bowl roster
Quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens, and Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Running Back
Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins, James Cook, Buffalo Bills, and Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans
Fullback
Alec Ingold, Miami Dolphins
Wide receiver
Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins, Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns, Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers, and Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
Tight End
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs, and David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
Tackle
Laremy Tunsil, Houston Texans, Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills, and Terron Armstead, Miami Dolphins
Guard
Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts, Joel Bitonio, Cleveland Browns, and Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs
Center
Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs, and Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens
Defensive End
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns, Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders, and Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals
Defensive Tackle
Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs Quinnen Williams, and New York Jets Justin Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens
Outside Linebacker
T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers, Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers, and Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars
Inside Linebacker
Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens, and Patrick Queen, Baltimore Ravens
Cornerback
Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos, Sauce Gardner, New York Jets, Jalen Ramsey, Miami Dolphins, and Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns
Free Safety
Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos, and Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers
Strong Safety
Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens
Punter
AJ Cole, Las Vegas Raiders
Kicker
Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens
Long Snapper
Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville Jaguars
Kick Returner
Marvin Mims Jr., Denver Broncos
Special Teamer
Miles Killebrew, Pittsburgh Steelers
NFC Pro Bowl roster
Quarterback
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers, Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys, Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Running Back
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers, D’Andre Swift, Philadelphia Eagles, Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
Fullback
Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers
Wide Receiver
CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys, A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
Tight End
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers, Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
Tackle
Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers, Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles, Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions
Guard
Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys, Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons, Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles
Center
Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles, Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions
Defensive End
Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers, Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears, Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
Defensive Tackle
Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams, Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants, Javon Hargrave, San Francisco 49ers
Outside Linebacker
Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys, Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings, Haason Reddick, Philadelphia Eagles
Inside Linebacker
Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers,Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks
Cornerback
DaRon Bland, Dallas Cowboys, Charvarius Ward, San Francisco 49ers, Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears, Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks
Free Safety
Jessie Bates, Atlanta Falcons
Strong Safety
Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals,Julian Love, Seattle Seahawks
Punter
Bryan Anger, Dallas Cowboys
Kicker
Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys
Long Snapper
Andrew DePaola, Minnesota Vikings
Kick Returner
Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints
Special Teamer
Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Detroit Lions
