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Bengals QB, 18-year vet Joe Flacco picked for first Pro Bowl

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, an 18-year NFL veteran and a past Super Bowl MVP, earned his first career Pro Bowl selection Friday.

Flacco, who turned 41 on Jan. 16, was added as an alternate to the AFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games, joining Cincinnati wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

The fourth edition of the Pro Bowl Games — which include week-long skills competitions and a flag football game — will be played in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX. Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Steve Young will serve as coaches for the flag football game on Tuesday.

Flacco started four games for the Cleveland Browns this season and was benched before an Oct. 7 trade to the Bengals, for whom he started six of nine games. Flacco went a combined 2-8 as a starter while completing 60.3% of his passes for 2,479 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

His stretch with the Bengals included starts from Weeks 6-12, when he ranked second in the league in completions (154), tied for third in TD passes (13) and fifth in passing yards (1,636), per the team. Flacco threw for a career-high 470 yards in a 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 2.

Flacco was voted most valuable player of Super Bowl XLVII when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the 2012 season. He was the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year with the Browns.

Baltimore drafted Flacco with the No. 18 pick in 2008 out of Delaware.

For his career, Flacco has passed for 48,176 yards, 272 touchdowns and 172 interceptions in 209 regular-season games (201 starts) with the Ravens (2008-18), Denver Broncos (2019), New York Jets (2020-22), Browns (2023, 2025), Indianapolis Colts (2024) and Bengals (2025).

He is 10-6 in 16 career playoff starts with 3,530 passing yards, 26 TDs and 12 picks.

–Field Level Media

Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb added to Pro Bowl roster

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb replaced Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba on Wednesday on the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster.

Lamb will be considered a Pro Bowler for the fifth straight season. He will join fellow Cowboys wideouts George Pickens and KaVontae Turpin on the roster, however the latter is listed as a return specialist.

Lamb, 26, had 75 catches for 1,077 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games (13 starts) this season.

Smith-Njigba, a two-time Pro Bowl selection in his third season, will lead the Seahawks into Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif.

–Field Level Media

Travis Kelce, Trent Williams hit milestones as Pro Bowl rosters set

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Rosters for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games are set with the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens leading the league with six selections apiece.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams hit landmarks at their positions and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was voted in for the second time in as many seasons. Selections were determined by a consensus of voting from fans, players and coaches — each group counting one-third of the vote — with voting completed on Dec. 19.

The Pro Bowl Games, a series of competitions including a flag football game, will be played Feb. 3 during the week-long lead-in to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Pro Football Hall of Famers and 49ers legends Jerry Rice (NFC) and Steve Young (AFC) are coaching the teams with all events taking place at San Francisco’s Moscone Center South Building.

Twenty-nine teams had at least one player selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games roster and 22 clubs had multiple players chosen as All-Stars. The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each had six selections on the original roster, tied for the most among teams, while the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles each had five selections.

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills (fourth selection), Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers (second selection) and Maye (second selection) represent the AFC quarterbacks. The NFC quarterbacks are Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks (second selection), Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys (fourth selection) and Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams (fourth selection).

Hometown offensive tackle Williams of the 49ers was selected to his 12th Pro Bowl, the fourth player in league history to be picked one dozen times. He joins Pro Football Hall of Famers Bruce Matthews (14), Randall McDaniel (12) and Will Shields (12). Another 49ers’ offensive player, Kyle Juszczyk was selected to a position-record 10th Pro Bowl.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was voted the AFC starter at tight end. His backup is Kelce of the Chiefs, selected for Pro Bowl No. 11, tying Jason Witten (Cowboys) for the second-most Pro Bowl selections at the position. Only former Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (14) has more.

Colts guard Quenton Nelson is the second offensive lineman to be selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight career seasons since 1970, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas (first 10 seasons).

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is the third wide receiver to be selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first five seasons, joining Tyreek Hill (first eight seasons) and A.J. Green (first seven).

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Micah Parsons is the first defensive player to be named to the Pro Bowl in the first five seasons of his career since Aaron Donald of the Rams was chosen each of his first 10 seasons (2014-23).

–PRO BOWL GAMES ROSTERS
* — Denotes starter
NFC
Quarterback:
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams*
Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Running back:
Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions*
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Fullback:
Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers*

Wide receiver:
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams*
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks*
George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions

Tight end:
Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals*
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

Offensive tackle:
Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions*
Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers

Offensive guard:
Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys*
Joe Thuney, Chicago Bears*
Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons

Center:
Drew Dalman, Chicago Bears*
Cam Jurgens, Philadelphia Eagles

DEFENSE
Defensive end:
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions*
Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers*
Demarcus Lawrence, Seattle Seahawks

Defensive tackle:
Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles*
Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks*
Quinnen Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Outside linebacker:
Brian Burns, New York Giants*
Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams*
Byron Young, Los Angeles Rams

Inside/middle linebacker:
Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions*
Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles

Cornerback:
Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers*
Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks*
Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles
Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles

Free safety:
Kevin Byard, Chicago Bears*
Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Strong safety:
Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals*

Special teams
Long snapper:
Jon Weeks, San Francisco 49ers*

Punter:
Tress Way, Washington Commanders*

Placekicker:
Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys*

Return specialist:
Rashid Shaheed, Seattle Seahawks*

Special teamer:
Luke Gifford, San Francisco 49ers*

–AFC
Quarterback:
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills*
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Drake Maye, New England Patriots

Running back:
Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts*
De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Fullback:
Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens*

Wide receiver:
Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals*
Nico Collins, Houston Texans*
Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos

Tight end:
Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders*
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Offensive tackle:
Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos*
Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills*
Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers

Offensive guard:
Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos*
Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts*
Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

Center:
Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs*
Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens

DEFENSE
Defensive end:
Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans*
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns*
Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders

Defensive tackle:
Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs*
Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans*
Zach Allen, Denver Broncos

Outside linebacker:
Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos*
T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers*
Tuli Tuipulotu, Los Angeles Chargers

Inside/middle linebacker:
Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens*
Azeez Al-Shaair, Houston Texans

Cornerback:
Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans*
Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos*
Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots
Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns

Free safety:
Jalen Ramsey, Pittsburgh Steelers*

Strong safety:
Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens*
Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers

Special teams
Long snapper:
Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville Jaguars*

Punter:
Jordan Stout, Baltimore Ravens*

Placekicker:
Cameron Dicker, Los Angeles Chargers*

Return specialist:
Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans*

Special teamer:
Ben Skowronek, Pittsburgh Steelers*

–Field Level Media

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce tops Pro Bowl fan voting

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Travis Kelce received the most fan votes for the Pro Bowl Games for a second consecutive season, the NFL announced Monday.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end appeared on 420,383 fan ballots for the 2026 all-star showcase, which will be staged at San Francisco’s Moscone Center on Tuesday, Feb. 3 in the buildup to Super Bowl LX.

Trailing Kelce in the fan voting was the quarterbacking trio of Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills, 263,127 votes), Drake Maye (New England Patriots, 259,978 votes) and Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears, 216,838 votes).

Chicago safety Kevin Byard ranked fifth and paced all defenders with 203,638 votes.

The NFC North-leading Bears earned the most votes as a team, followed by the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Chiefs and Detroit Lions.

The Pro Bowl rosters will be revealed Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET. Votes from fans, players and coaches hold equal weight in the selection process.

San Francisco 49ers legends Steve Young and Jerry Rice will coach the AFC and NFC, respectively, in the Pro Bowl’s flagship event, a noncontact flag football game.

Kelce led all players with a comparatively modest 252,200 fan votes when he secured his 10th Pro Bowl nod in 2024. With one more selection, he would tie 49ers offensive lineman Trent Williams for the career lead among active players.

Allen, the reigning NFL MVP, is a three-time Pro Bowler. His decision to opt out of the 2025 Pro Bowl following a playoff defeat to Kansas City enabled Maye to be honored for the first time.

–Field Level Media

Feb 2, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; The 2025 Pro Bowl Games logo on the Camping World Stadium facade. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Report: NFL moving Pro Bowl Games to Super Bowl host cities

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The NFL’s struggling Pro Bowl Games will move to the annual Super Bowl’s host market, including this season’s Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sports Business Journal reported on Thursday.

The traditional tackle football game was replaced with a skills challenge and flag football contest in 2023 after years of dwindling interest from players and fans — reflected in record-low ratings in 2025, according to the report.

Though basic details have not been determined, per the report, the league hopes tying the all-star exhibition to the growing Super Bowl week of activities — perhaps as a made-for-TV production rather than a live event — will generate greater interest and participation.

The NFL responded to Sports Business Journal with statement confirming talks with ESPN, the NFLPA and individual players about a “reimagined Pro Bowl for this season” without providing details.

“We’ll share more in the coming weeks, but our focus is a best-in-class all-star event that celebrates the league’s top players, deepens fan engagement and spotlights flag football — especially in light of confirming player participation in the LA28 Olympic Games,” an NFL spokesperson said.

The event, normally a week before the Super Bowl at a different host market, does not have Feb. 1 nor a location locked in by the league or rights holder ESPN/ABC, Sports Media Watch reported earlier this week.

Aligning the markets into one could be more appealing to players selected to the Pro Bowl, especially if they have business obligations the week of the championship game. Another theory is that making the much less-prestigious Pro Bowl part of Super Bowl week is a better use of league resources.

The NFL has been looking to halt the Pro Bowl’s decline after the game, which began in 1951, enjoyed success in earlier eras, particularly when hosted 30 straight years at Hawaii’s Aloha Stadium (1980-2009). Orlando, another vacation destination market, hosted six of the last eight Pro Bowl games.

–Field Level Media

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates with Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) on the bench during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Eagles extend, enrich standout RT Lane Johnson

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The Philadelphia Eagles and six-time Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson agreed to a one-year contract extension on Monday, keeping him in the fold for the Super Bowl champs through the 2027 season.

Johnson, a 12-year veteran, all with Philadelphia, is having a total of $8 million added for the next two seasons, plus an extra $30 million guaranteed. That brings his compensation for 2025-26 to $48 million, with $40 million assured.

Johnson, who turns 35 in May, will earn $25 million in 2027. He has been an All-Pro first- or second-team selection four times, including each of the past three seasons, and has been a starter in all 158 of his games with the Eagles.

Johnson did not surrender a sack last season, and gave up just one quarterback hit and six pressures. Those numbers are especially significant given that he led the NFL with a so-called “island rate” of 75 percent. That statistic counts the amount of snaps a lineman is left one-on-one with a defensive lineman on quarterback drop-backs.

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Dec 24, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Jason Peters (70) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Seahawks GM: Pro Bowl OL Jason Peters to retire

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Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters is expected to retire after 19 NFL seasons, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Schneider said Peters will take a job in the team’s player engagement department. Per the Seattle Times, Peters’ job title will be as a veteran mentor, working closely with the offensive linemen.

Peters, 43, signed with the Seahawks’ practice squad on Oct. 1 but did not play in a game last season.

He has played in 19 seasons since entering the NFL in 2004 after being undrafted out of Arkansas.

The two-time All-Pro previously suited up for the Buffalo Bills (2004-08), Philadelphia Eagles (2009-20), Chicago Bears (2021), Dallas Cowboys (2022) and Seahawks.

A Super Bowl champion with the Eagles during the 2017 season, Peters has started 221 of the 248 career games in which he has appeared. He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s.

–Field Level Media

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington (29) during the fourth quarter in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Bills’ James Cook replaces Derrick Henry on Pro Bowl roster

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is headed to the Pro Bowl Games as a replacement for Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry.

The Bills also announced Tuesday that Buffalo center Connor McGovern is going to the event in Orlando, Fla.

McGovern is taking the spot of Creed Humphrey of the Kansas City Chiefs. Humphrey has other plans as the Chiefs prepare for Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Pro Bowl Games will take place on Thursday (7-8:30 p.m. ET) and Sunday (3-6 p.m. ET).

Cook and McGovern saw their bid to reach Super Bowl LIX come to a halt when the Chiefs posted a 32-29 win over the visiting Bills on Sunday. They will join Buffalo teammates Josh Allen and Dion Dawkins on the AFC roster.

No reason was given for Henry opting out of the Pro Bowl.

Cook, 25, is venturing to the Pro Bowl for the second straight year after matching the franchise record with 16 rushing touchdowns this season. The total tied Henry and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs for the league lead.

McGovern, 27, started all 16 games in which he has played this season. He is making a Pro Bowl appearance for the first time in his career.

–Field Level Media

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) reacts to his first down pickup during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Jags WR Brian Thomas Jr. replaces Zay Flowers on Pro Bowl roster

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. received recognition for his strong rookie season on Thursday.

Thomas was named a finalist for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and also was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. He also was named to replace Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers on a Pro Bowl roster that also includes Jaguars long snapper Ross Matiscik and punter Logan Cooke.

Flowers withdrew from the exhibition event in Orlando due to a knee injury that prevented him from competing for his team in the playoffs.

Thomas, 22, recorded 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games (16 starts) since being selected by the Jaguars with the 23rd overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

In addition to Thomas, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, New York wide receiver Malik Nabers and Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix were named as finalists for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

–Field Level Media

Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) makes a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce tops Pro Bowl fan voting

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce narrowly beat out Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs as the fans’ top vote-getter for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Feb. 2 in Orlando.

Amid another strong season for the AFC’s No. 1 seed, Kelce totaled 252,200 votes when balloting ended on Dec. 23, just ahead of Gibbs (252,082).

Following Gibbs were a trio of quarterbacks — the Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels (242,352), the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow (239,526) and the Lions’ Jared Goff (225,858).

NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” will reveal the rosters for the AFC and NFC on Thursday.

Gibbs and Goff helped the Lions — who have a chance to clinch the NFC’s No. 1 seed Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings — finish first among all NFL teams in total votes, ahead of the Vikings, Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Along with the fan votes, players and coaches also have a say in the makeup of the rosters. Players and coaches had a Dec. 27 deadline to submit their ballots.

The Pro Bowl Games, which culminate in a flag football game led by head coaches Peyton Manning (AFC) and Eli Manning (NFC), will air on Feb. 2 from 3-6 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.

A Pro Bowl Skills Show will be held on Jan. 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. ET in a made-for-TV event on ESPN. NFL stars will display their skills and competitiveness in unique competitions on and off the field.

–Field Level Media