Patriots shut out for first time since 2000

The New England Patriots currently have zero representation in the Pro Bowl, and it’s not a surprise. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The NFL Pro Bowl rosters arrived on Wednesday, setting the stage for the recently pared down event scheduled to take place in Orlando before the Super Bowl.

The rosters also reinforced what was quite apparent this season: the New England Patriots are far removed from their Tom Brady glory years. Not a single member of the Patriots were named to the AFC roster, which hadn’t happened since 2000 according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

The Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders were also shut out, though all of those teams could still have players make the game as replacements.

The AFC leading San Francisco 49ers led all teams in selections with nine, followed by the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys with seven each. Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa are set to start at quarterback, with MVP favorite Lamar Jackson, Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes serving as reserves.

The Pro Bowl quarterbacks 👏

NFC:
◾️ Brock Purdy
◾️ Dak Prescott
◾️ Matthew Stafford

AFC:
◾️Tua Tagovailoa
◾️ Lamar Jackson
◾️ Patrick Mahomes pic.twitter.com/SOhOviCdFm

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 4, 2024

A total of five rookies made the game as well: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, Denver Broncos wide receiver (and kick returner) Denzel Mims, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

Here are the full rosters, with reserves italicized. The Pro Bowl is scheduled to take place on Feb. 1 and 4 in the form of flag football games and skill competitions.

AFC Pro Bowl roster

Quarterback

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Running back

Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins
James Cook, Buffalo Bills
Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans

Fullback

Alec Ingold, Miami…

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Publish date : 2024-01-04 01:41:04

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