The NFL’s revamped take on the annual All-Star game takes place this weekend in Las Vegas. With the Super Bowl matchup set and all other teams eliminated from play, the NFL has finalized the rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games.
While the Tyler Huntley news sparked the usual “the Pro Bowl is dead” conversation yesterday, the number of replacement players is actually down this year.
There are 24 players making the trip to Vegas this week that were not named to the initial roster. Of those 24, 15 replaced Eagles and Chiefs players playing in the Super Bowl. That means that there were only nine non-Super Bowl replacements this year. According to the NFL, that’s the lowest number since the AFC vs. NFC format returned in 2017.
If you’re not up to speed on what the event will look like this season, you can check that out here:
Maybe the Pro Bowl is, in fact, dead. I suppose everyone has different tastes. Personally, I’m cautiously optimistic about the new format. If the players don’t care about the traditional game, then individual skills challenges are the way to go.
Anyways, here are the finzalized rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games:
AFC
Offense
Quarterbacks: Trevor Lawrence (JAX), Tyler Huntley (BAL), Derek Carr (LV)
Running Backs: Nick Chubb (CLE), Josh Jacobs (LV), Derrick Henry (TEN)
Fullback: Patrick Ricard (BAL)
Wide Receivers: Tyreek Hill (MIA), Stefon Diggs (BUF), Davante Adams (LV), Ja’Marr Chase (CIN)
Tight Ends: Mark Andrews (BAL), Dawson Knox (BUF)
Offensive Tackles: Laremy Tunsil (HOU), Terron Armstead (MIA), Dion Dawkins (BUF)
Offensive Guards: Joel Bitonio (CLE), Rodger Saffold (BUF), Wyatt Teller (CLE)
Centers: Mitch Morse (BUF), Ben Jones (TEN)
Defense
Defensive Ends: Myles Garrett (CLE), Maxx Crosby (LV), Trey Hendrickson (CIN)
Interior Linemen: Quinnen Williams (NYJ), Jeffery Simmons (TEN), Cameron Heyward (PIT)
Outside Linebackers: Matt Judon (NE), Bradley Chubb (MIA), Matt Milano (BUF)
Inside Linebackers: Roquan Smith (BAL), C.J. Mosley (NYJ)
Cornerbacks: Sauce Gardner (NYJ), Pat Surtain II (DEN), Marlon Humphrey (BAL), Xavien Howard (MIA)
Free Safety: Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT)
Strong Safety: Derwin James (LAC), Jordan Poyer (BUF)
Special Teams
Long Snapper: Morgan Cox (TEN)
Punter: A.J. Cole (LV)
Kicker: Justin Tucker (BAL)
Return Specialist: Jamal Agnew (JAX)
Special Teamer: Justin Hardee (NYJ)
NFC
Offense
Quarterbacks: Geno Smith (SEA), Kirk Cousins (MIN), Jared Goff (DET)
Running Backs: Saquon Barkley (NYG), Dalvin Cook (MIN), Christian McCaffrey (SF)
Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk (SF)
Wide Receivers: Justin Jefferson (MIN), CeeDee Lamb (DAL), Terry McLaurin (WAS), Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET)
Tight Ends: George Kittle (SF), T.J. Hockenson (MIN)
Offensive Tackles: Trent Williams (SF), Tristan Wirfs (TB), Penei Sewell (DET)
Offensive Guards: Zack Martin (DAL), Chris Lindstrom (ATL), Elgton Jenkins (GB)
Centers: Frank Ragnow (DET), Tyler Biadasz (DAL)
Defense
Defensive Ends: Brian Burns (CAR), Demarcus Lawrence (DAL), Cameron Jordan (NO)
Interior Linemen: Jonathan Allen (WAS), Dexter Lawrence (NYG), Daron Payne (WAS)
Outside Linebackers: Micah Parsons (DAL), Za’Darius Smith (MIN), Danielle Hunter (MIN)
Inside Linebackers: Fred Warner (SF), Demario Davis (NO)
Cornerbacks: Trevon Diggs (DAL), Tariq Woolen (SEA), Jaire Alexander (GB), Jalen Ramsey (LAR)
Free Safety: Quandre Diggs (SEA)
Strong Safety: Budda Baker (AZ), Talanoa Hufanga (SF)
Special Teams
Long Snapper: Andrew DePaola (MIN)
Punter: Tress Way (WAS)
Kicker: Jason Myers (SEA)
Return Specialist: KaVontae Turpin (DAL)
Special Teamer: Jeremy Reaves (WAS)
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