Nowadays, to be selected to the Pro Bowl is all but a ceremonial honor, with the NFL’s recent skills competition format replacing the full-contact exhibition. In some cases, the exclusivity of being selected has also changed, with frequent opt-outs enabling lesser-known players (see: former Baltimore Ravens backup Tyler Huntley) to inherit all-star credentials. Even still, few accolades are more widely used to recognize NFL excellence.
Entering 2024, which players could draw a Pro Bowl nod for the first time? Here are 20 candidates:
Few gunslingers were as dazzling down the stretch in 2023, and now Love has another full offseason of prep under his belt, armed with a young and versatile wide receiver corps. His big arm could be a big-play machine.
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-06-19 12:05:24
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