Rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl are set; how are Pro Bowl teams determined?
Why were Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, and Christian McCaffrey left out of the 2023 Pro Bowl Games?
The NFL announced the rosters for the National Conference and American Conference teams that will participate in the 2023 Pro Bowl Games.
The Philadelphia Eagles, who have the League’s best record at 13-1, lead the NFL in invitations to the Pro Bowl Games.
Eight Eagles players made the NFC team on Wednesday: quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver A.J. Brown, offensive linemen Landon Dickerson, Lane Johnson, and Jason Kelce, edge Haason Reddick, running back Miles Sanders, and cornerback Darius Slay.
The Cowboys and Chiefs follow with seven players each, and the Ravens and 49ers (six apiece). The Minnesota Vikings had five players make it.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears were the only teams without a Pro Bowl selection.
How are Pro Bowl teams determined?
In each edition of the NFL All-Star Game, there are players who deserve to be part of the rosters but are discarded because they do not meet the votes of the fans, players, or coaches, in addition to the fact that there are others in their position with better numbers.
Pro Bowl teams are set by combining the votes of those three (fans, players, and coaches.) Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, for example, received the most votes from fans, but was outplayed by Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow.
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce received the second-highest fan votes after Tagovailoa.
All five made their respective teams.
Below, here is a list of the full Pro Bowl rosters -- offense, defense and special teams for both the AFC and NFC:
2023 Pro Bowl rosters
AFC Pro Bowl Roster
- QB: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
- QB: Josh Allen, Bills
- QB: Joe Burrow, Bengals
- RB Nick Chubb, Browns
- RB Josh Jacobs, Raiders
- RB Derrick Henry, Titans
- FB: Patrick Ricard, Ravens
- WR: Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
- WR: Stefon Diggs, Bills
- WR: Davante Adams, Raiders
- WR: Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
- TE: Travis Kelce, Chiefs
- TE: Mark Andrews, Ravens
- TE: Travis Kelce, Chiefs
- TE, Mark Andrews, Ravens
- OT: Laremy Tunsil, Texans
- OT: Terron Armstead, Dolphins
- OT: Orlando Brown, Chiefs
- OG: Joel Bitonio, Browns
- OG: Quenton Nelson, Colts
- OG: Joe Thuney, Chiefs
- C: Creed Humphrey, Chiefs
- C: Mitch Morse, Bills
- DE: Myles Garrett, Browns
- DE: Maxx Crosby, Raiders
- DE: Trey Hendrickson, Bengals
- DT: Chris Jones, Chiefs
- DT:Quinnen Williams, Jets
- DT: Jeffery Simmons, Titans
- OLB: Matt Judon, Patriots
- OLB: Khalil Mack, Chargers
- OLB: T.J. Watt, Steelers
- ILB: Roquan Smith, Ravens
- ILB: C.J. Mosley, Jets
- CB: Sauce Gardner, Jets
- CB: Patrick Surtain II, Broncos
- CB: Marlon Humphrey, Ravens
- CB: Xavien Howard, Dolphins
- FS: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers
- SS: Derwin James, Chargers
- SS: Jordan Poyer, Bills
- LS: Morgan Cox, Titans
- P: Tommy Townsend, Chiefs
- Return Specialist: Devin Duvernay, Ravens
- Special Teamer: Justin Hardee, Jets
NFC Pro Bowl Roster
- QB: Jalen Hurts, Eagles
- QB: Geno Smith, Seahawks
- QB: Kirk Cousins, Vikings
- RB: Saquon Barkley, Giants
- RB: Tony Pollard, Cowboys
- RB: Miles Sanders, Eagles
- FB: Kyle Juszczyk, 49ers
- WR: Justin Jefferson, Vikings
- WR: A.J. Brown, Eagles
- WR: CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
- WR: Terry McLaurin, Commanders
- TE: George Kittle, 49ers
- TE: T.J. Hockenson, Vikings
- OT: Trent Williams, 49ers
- OT: Lane Johnson, Eagles
- OT: Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers
- OG: Zack Martin, Cowboys
- OG: Landon Dickerson, Eagles
- OG: Chris Lindstrom, Falcons
- C: Jason Kelce, Eagles
- C: Frank Ragnow, Lions
- DE: Nick Bosa, 49ers
- DE: Brian Burns, Panthers
- DE: Demarcus Lawrence, Cowboys
- DT: Aaron Donald, Rams
- DT: Jonathan Allen, Commanders
- DT: Dexter Lawrence, Giants
- OLB: Micah Parsons, Cowboys
- OLB: Za’Darius Smith, Vikings
- OLB: Haason Reddick, Eagles
- ILB: Fred Warner, 49ers
- ILB: Demario Davis, Saints
- CB: Darius Slay, Eagles
- CB: Trevon Diggs, Cowboys
- CB: Tariq Woolen, Seahawks
- CB: Jaire Alexander, Packers
- FS: Quandre Diggs, Seahawks
- SS: Budda Baker, Cardinals
- SS: Talanoa Hufanga, 49ers
- LS: Andrew DePaola, Vikings
- P: Tress Way, Commanders
- K: Jason Myers, Seahawks
- Return Specialist: KaVontae Turpin, Cowboys
- Special Teamer: Jeremy Reaves, Commanders