The NFL recently revealed the rosters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, and there are some exciting selections and notable absences that have caught fans’ attention. On Thursday morning, the league announced that players from 28 of the 32 teams made it to this year’s roster. Leading the pack is the Baltimore Ravens, boasting an impressive nine players selected. They are followed closely by the Detroit Lions, who earned seven spots, while the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles each secured six. The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs rounded out the list with five players each.
However, not all teams were represented. The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans did not have any players chosen. It’s worth noting that players from these teams could still make it to the Pro Bowl as replacements due to various circumstances, such as injuries or other player commitments.
This year’s Pro Bowl Games are scheduled to take place in Orlando on February 2. Fans can expect to see a mix of competitions, featuring a skills contest and flag football games. Coaching the flag football game will be the famous Manning brothers, Peyton and Eli, which is sure to add a personal touch to the event.
One of the big surprises in this year’s roster is the absence of several prominent players. For example, Lions safety Kerby Joseph, who leads the NFL in interceptions, was left off the team despite being the top choice in fan voting for free safeties. His teammate, Brian Branch, did secure a spot as the second-ranked safety in fan voting, which led to some noticeable reactions from fans, including a confused GIF posted by Joseph on social media.
Another noteworthy absence is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. This marks the first time in his career as a starter that he has not been selected for the Pro Bowl. Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback Baker Mayfield also didn’t make the cut, leaving fans a-bit bewildered at some of the decisions made during the selection process.
Notably, rookie players got their chance to shine as well. While Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. put up impressive numbers—ranking fifth in the NFL for receiving yards with 1,179 and tied for fifth with ten touchdowns—he was not selected for the Pro Bowl. However, 24 other rookies did secure places on the AFC team, including Brock Bowers from the Las Vegas Raiders and Jared Verse from the Los Angeles Rams. Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders made the NFC roster, becoming just the fourth rookie quarterback since 1970 to earn a Pro Bowl selection.
For fans eager to see the complete roster, here is a snapshot of both the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams:
AFC Pro Bowl Roster (Starters Denoted)
Quarterbacks:
- Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)*
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)
Running Backs:
- Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens)*
- Joe Mixon (Houston Texans)
- Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)
Wide Receivers:
- Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals)*
- Jerry Jeudy (Cleveland Browns)*
- Nico Collins (Houston Texans)
- Zay Flowers (Baltimore Ravens)
Defensive Highlights:
- Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns)*
- T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers)*
NFC Pro Bowl Roster (Starters Denoted)
Quarterbacks:
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)*
- Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders)
- Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings)
Running Backs:
- Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles)*
- Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions)
Wide Receivers:
- Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings)*
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions)*
- CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys)
Defensive Highlights:
- Nick Bosa (San Francisco 49ers)*
- Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers)*
Voting for Pro Bowl selections includes a mix of fan, player, and coach votes, with each group contributing equally to the final decision. As the Pro Bowl Games draw near, fans will be keenly watching the performances and celebrating their favorite players, whether selected or not.
