Six players from the Baltimore Ravens have been selected to participate in this year’s Pro Bowl Games, despite the team facing a challenging season and likely missing the playoffs. The Ravens lead the NFL in Pro Bowl nods, sharing this distinction with the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Baltimore’s Pro Bowl representatives include fullback Patrick Ricard, wide receiver Zay Flowers, center Tyler Linderbaum, linebacker Roquan Smith, safety Kyle Hamilton, and punter Jordan Stout.
Currently, the Ravens hold a record of 7-8 this season, with only a 9% chance of qualifying for the playoffs, according to data from Next Gen Stats. In contrast, the Jacksonville Jaguars, who lead the AFC South, managed to secure only one Pro Bowl selection for long snapper Ross Matiscik.
Several teams have notable representations in this year’s selections. The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, along with the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and Los Angeles Chargers, each have five players selected. The New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Minnesota Vikings are the only teams without a representative this season.
Among the standout selections, reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, Drake Maye, and Justin Herbert will represent the AFC as quarterbacks, while the NFC will feature Sam Darnold, Dak Prescott, and Matthew Stafford. Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs has been chosen for his 11th Pro Bowl, tying him with Jason Witten for the second-most selections among tight ends, only behind the legendary Tony Gonzalez with 14 selections.
This year’s Pro Bowl also sees a number of first-time selections, including Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean from the Eagles, De’Von Achane of the Dolphins, and George Pickens from the Cowboys. Notably, Joe Alt of the Chargers was selected despite playing only six games due to a season-ending ankle injury.
Among the other remarkable achievements, Kyle Juszczyk of the 49ers is heading to his 10th Pro Bowl, the most by a fullback in NFL history. Fellow 49ers player Trent Williams joins an elite group of offensive linemen with 12 Pro Bowl selections, alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Bruce Matthews, Randall McDaniel, and Will Shields. Quenton Nelson of the Colts has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight seasons, a feat matched only by Hall of Famer Joe Thomas.
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase of the Bengals has also made history, being selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first five seasons, joining the ranks of Tyreek Hill and A.J. Green. Micah Parsons of the Packers is the first defensive player to achieve Pro Bowl status in each of his first five seasons since Aaron Donald. Jalen Ramsey, a seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback, earned his selection as a free safety in his first season with the Steelers.
Selections for the Pro Bowl were determined through a consensus vote involving fans, players, and coaches, with each group’s vote contributing equally to the final tally. This marks the fourth year of the Pro Bowl Games, which replaced the traditional full-contact all-star game with a series of skills competitions and a flag football game. The events are scheduled to take place in San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl, with Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice coaching the NFC and Steve Young leading the AFC in the flag football showdown on February 3, 2024.
