Pro Bowl Star Selection Announced

The NFL has unveiled the roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl, highlighting some of the league's top talent. Featured players include Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

Top Vote-Getters

Leading the fan votes was Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who garnered an impressive 420,383 votes. Josh Allen narrowly outperformed New England Patriots' Drake Maye by just 3,149 votes to secure his spot as the AFC's premier quarterback. Along with fan input, players and coaches contributed to final selections, resulting in a Pro Bowl roster that presents some surprises compared to Monday's announcement.

Team Highlights

The Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks are tied, each boasting six Pro Bowlers—the most in the league. Conversely, the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints all failed to secure any spots on the prestigious roster. The Chicago Bears, currently leading the NFC North with an 11-4 record, may feel slighted with only a few Pro Bowl selections, notably two fewer than the 8-7 Lions in their own division.

AFC's Changes

The Pro Bowl marks another year that three-time reigning AFC champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes is absent from the list, having missed out for the second consecutive year after a torn ACL sidelined him. Nevertheless, the Chiefs still feature four honorees, demonstrating that their roster remains formidable.

2026 Pro Bowl Format Changes

This year's Pro Bowl Games will take on a distinct format, shifting from a series of events and culminating in a flag football game to the flag football contest being the main event itself. Set to take place at 8 p.m. ET on February 3, just five days before Super Bowl LX, the game will happen at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.