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Rosters Announced For 2023 Pro Bowl Games
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The NFL today announced the AFC and NFC rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon. The players from each conference will compete in a series of exciting Pro Bowl Skills competitions throughout the week and the first-ever AFC vs. NFC Flag football games on Sunday, February 5, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The 2023 Pro Bowl Games will begin with both new and fan-favorite Skills live on ESPN from 7:00-8:30 PM ET on Thursday, February 2, and continue on Sunday with Skills and Flag games from 3:00-6:00 PM ET on ESPN and ABC. Visit probowl.com/tickets to buy tickets and watch the NFL’s best players in person.
Roster selections are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counts one-third toward determining the 88 All-Star players. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its All-Stars. It was also the first professional sports league to offer online All-Star voting in 1995.
Thirty teams had at least one player selected to the 2023 Pro Bowl Games roster and 18 clubs had multiple players chosen as All-Stars. The PHILADELPHIA EAGLES led all teams with eight Pro Bowl selections while the DALLAS COWBOYS and KANSAS CITY CHIEFS each had seven players chosen. Three additional teams – the BALTIMORE RAVENS (six), MINNESOTA VIKINGS (five) and SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (six) – each placed at least five players on the Pro Bowl roster.
Four of the six quarterbacks selected to the initial roster – Buffalo’s JOSH ALLEN, Cincinnati’s JOE BURROW, Philadelphia’s JALEN HURTS and Kansas City’s PATRICK MAHOMES – are age 27 or younger. Mahomes earned his fifth-consecutive Pro Bowl selection while Minnesota’s KIRK COUSINS was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl. Seattle quarterback GENO SMITH was chosen for his first Pro Bowl in his 10th career season and became the first quarterback since Rich Gannon (1999) to earn his first Pro Bowl selection in Year 10 or later of his career.
San Francisco’s TRENT WILLIAMS was selected to his 10th Pro Bowl, the most among players chosen for the initial roster, becoming the ninth offensive lineman ever with at least 10 career Pro Bowl selections.
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman AARON DONALD was selected to his ninth career Pro Bowl and is the only defensive lineman ever to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first nine seasons. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers Reggie White (13) and Bruce Smith (11) have more Pro Bowl selections among defensive linemen all-time. Miami wide receiver TYREEK HILL was selected to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl and he joins A.J. Green as the only wide receivers to earn Pro Bowl honors in each of their first seven career seasons.
Cincinnati’s JA’MARR CHASE and Dallas’ MICAH PARSONS were named to their second-consecutive Pro Bowl since entering the NFL in 2021 while four other second-year players – Philadelphia’s LANDON DICKERSON, San Francisco’s TALANOA HUFANGA, Kansas City’s CREED HUMPHREY and Denver’s PAT SURTAIN II – each earned their first Pro Bowl selections.
Twenty-five of the players selected to the Pro Bowl today are first-time All-Stars, including rookie cornerbacks SAUCE GARDNER of the New York Jets and TARIQ WOOLEN of the Seattle Seahawks. It marks the second time ever that two rookie cornerbacks made the initial Pro Bowl roster (1982 Pro Bowl – Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and Everson Walls).
2023 PRO BOWL GAMES PLAYERS BY POSITION
(*First-time Pro Bowl selection; Bold/Italic: Starter)
AFC
OFFENSE (21)
| QUARTERBACKS (3) | TIGHT ENDS (2) | |||
| Josh Allen, Buffalo | Mark Andrews, Baltimore | |||
| Joe Burrow, Cincinnati | Travis Kelce, Kansas City | |||
| Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City | ||||
| TACKLES (3) | ||||
| WIDE RECEIVERS (4) | Terron Armstead, Miami | |||
| Davante Adams, Las Vegas | Orlando Brown, Kansas City | |||
| Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati | Laremy Tunsil, Houston | |||
| Stefon Diggs, Buffalo | ||||
| Tyreek Hill, Miami | GUARDS (3) | |||
| Joel Bitonio, Cleveland | ||||
| RUNNING BACKS (3) | Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis | |||
| Nick Chubb, Cleveland | * | Joe Thuney, Kansas City | ||
| Derrick Henry, Tennessee | ||||
| Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas | CENTERS (2) | |||
| * | Creed Humphrey, Kansas City | |||
| FULLBACK (1) | * | Mitch Morse, Buffalo | ||
| Patrick Ricard, Baltimore |
DEFENSE (18)
| DEFENSIVE ENDS (3) | INSIDE/MIDDLE LINEBACKERS (2) | |||
| Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas | C.J. Mosley, N.Y. Jets | |||
| Myles Garrett, Cleveland | * | Roquan Smith, Baltimore | ||
| Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati | ||||
| CORNERBACKS (4) | ||||
| INTERIOR LINEMEN (3) | * | Sauce Gardner, N.Y. Jets | ||
| Chris Jones, Kansas City | Xavien Howard, Miami | |||
| Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee | Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore | |||
| * | Quinnen Williams, N.Y. Jets | * | Pat Surtain II, Denver | |
| OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS (3) | FREE SAFETY (1) | |||
| Matthew Judon, New England | Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh | |||
| Khalil Mack, L.A. Chargers | ||||
| T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh | STRONG SAFETIES (2) | |||
| Derwin James, L.A. Chargers | ||||
| * | Jordan Poyer, Buffalo |
SPECIALISTS (5)
| PUNTER (1) | RETURN SPECIALIST (1) | |||
| * | Tommy Townsend, Kansas City | Devin Duvernay, Baltimore | ||
| PLACEKICKER (1) | SPECIAL TEAMER (1) | |||
| Justin Tucker, Baltimore | * | Justin Hardee, N.Y. Jets | ||
| LONG SNAPPER (1) | ||||
| Morgan Cox, Tennessee |
2023 PRO BOWL GAMES PLAYERS BY POSITION
(*First-time Pro Bowl selection; Bold/Italic: Starter)
NFC
OFFENSE (21)
| QUARTERBACKS (3) | TIGHT ENDS (2) | |||
| Kirk Cousins, Minnesota | T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota | |||
| * | Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia | George Kittle, San Francisco | ||
| * | Geno Smith, Seattle | |||
| TACKLES (3) | ||||
| WIDE RECEIVERS (4) | Lane Johnson, Philadelphia | |||
| A.J. Brown, Philadelphia | Trent Williams, San Francisco | |||
| Justin Jefferson, Minnesota | Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay | |||
| CeeDee Lamb, Dallas | ||||
| * | Terry McLaurin, Washington | GUARDS (3) | ||
| * | Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia | |||
| RUNNING BACKS (3) | * | Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta | ||
| Saquon Barkley, N.Y. Giants | Zack Martin, Dallas | |||
| * | Tony Pollard, Dallas | |||
| * | Miles Sanders, Philadelphia | CENTERS (2) | ||
| Jason Kelce, Philadelphia | ||||
| FULLBACK (1) | Frank Ragnow, Detroit | |||
| Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco |
DEFENSE (18)
| DEFENSIVE ENDS (3) | INSIDE/MIDDLE LINEBACKERS (2) | |||
| Nick Bosa, San Francisco | * | Demario Davis, New Orleans | ||
| Brian Burns, Carolina | Fred Warner, San Francisco | |||
| Demarcus Lawrence, Dallas | ||||
| CORNERBACKS (4) | ||||
| INTERIOR LINEMEN (3) | Jaire Alexander, Green Bay | |||
| Jonathan Allen, Washington | Trevon Diggs, Dallas | |||
| Aaron Donald, L.A. Rams | Darius Slay, Philadelphia | |||
| * | Dexter Lawrence, N.Y. Giants | * | Tariq Woolen, Seattle | |
| OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS (3) | FREE SAFETY (1) | |||
| Micah Parsons, Dallas | Quandre Diggs, Seattle | |||
| * | Haason Reddick, Philadelphia | |||
| Za’Darius Smith, Minnesota | STRONG SAFETIES (2) | |||
| Budda Baker, Arizona | ||||
| * | Talanoa Hufanga, San Francisco |
SPECIALISTS (5)
| PUNTER (1) | RETURN SPECIALIST (1) | |||
| Tress Way, Washington | * | KaVontae Turpin, Dallas | ||
| PLACEKICKER (1) | SPECIAL TEAMER (1) | |||
| Jason Myers, Seattle | * | Jeremy Reaves, Washington | ||
| LONG SNAPPER (1) | ||||
| * | Andrew DePaola, Minnesota |
2023 PRO BOWL GAMES PLAYERS BY CLUB
| PLAYER | POSITION | PRO BOWLS | |
| ARIZONA (1) | |||
| Budda Baker | Strong Safety | 5 | |
| ATLANTA (1) | |||
| Chris Lindstrom | Guard | 1 | |
| BALTIMORE (6) | |||
| Mark Andrews | Tight End | 3 | |
| Devin Duvernay | Return Specialist | 2 | |
| Marlon Humphrey | Cornerback | 3 | |
| Patrick Ricard | Fullback | 4 | |
| Roquan Smith | Inside/Middle Linebacker | 1 | |
| Justin Tucker | Placekicker | 6 | |
| BUFFALO (4) | |||
| Josh Allen | Quarterback | 2 | |
| Stefon Diggs | Wide Receiver | 3 | |
| Mitch Morse | Center | 1 | |
| Jordan Poyer | Strong Safety | 1 | |
| CAROLINA (1) | |||
| Brian Burns | Defensive End | 2 | |
| CINCINNATI (3) | |||
| Joe Burrow | Quarterback | 2 | |
| Ja’Marr Chase | Wide Receiver | 2 | |
| Trey Hendrickson | Defensive End | 2 | |
| CLEVELAND (3) | |||
| Joel Bitonio | Guard | 5 | |
| Nick Chubb | Running Back | 4 | |
| Myles Garrett | Defensive End | 4 | |
| DALLAS (7) | |||
| Trevon Diggs | Cornerback | 2 | |
| CeeDee Lamb | Wide Receiver | 2 | |
| Demarcus Lawrence | Defensive End | 3 | |
| Zack Martin | Guard | 8 | |
| Micah Parsons | Outside Linebacker | 2 | |
| Tony Pollard | Running Back | 1 | |
| KaVontae Turpin | Return Specialist | 1 | |
| DENVER (1) | |||
| Pat Surtain II | Cornerback | 1 | |
| DETROIT (1) | |||
| Frank Ragnow | Center | 2 | |
| GREEN BAY (1) | |||
| Jaire Alexander | Cornerback | 2 | |
| HOUSTON (1) | |||
| Laremy Tunsil | Tackle | 3 | |
| INDIANAPOLIS (1) | |||
| Quenton Nelson | Guard | 5 | |
| KANSAS CITY (7) | |||
| Orlando Brown | Tackle | 4 | |
| Creed Humphrey | Center | 1 | |
| Chris Jones | Interior Lineman | 4 | |
| Travis Kelce | Tight End | 8 | |
| Patrick Mahomes | Quarterback | 5 | |
| Joe Thuney | Guard | 1 | |
| Tommy Townsend | Punter | 1 | |
| LAS VEGAS (3) | |||
| Davante Adams | Wide Receiver | 6 | |
| Maxx Crosby | Defensive End | 2 | |
| Josh Jacobs | Running Back | 2 | |
| LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (2) | |||
| Derwin James | Strong Safety | 3 | |
| Khalil Mack | Outside Linebacker | 7 | |
| LOS ANGELES RAMS (1) | |||
| Aaron Donald | Interior Lineman | 9 | |
| MIAMI (3) | |||
| Terron Armstead | Tackle | 4 | |
| Tyreek Hill | Wide Receiver | 7 | |
| Xavien Howard | Cornerback | 4 | |
| MINNESOTA (5) | |||
| Kirk Cousins | Quarterback | 4 | |
| Andrew DePaola | Long Snapper | 1 | |
| T.J. Hockenson | Tight End | 2 | |
| Justin Jefferson | Wide Receiver | 3 | |
| Za’Darius Smith | Outside Linebacker | 3 | |
| NEW ENGLAND (1) | |||
| Matthew Judon | Outside Linebacker | 4 | |
| NEW ORLEANS (1) | |||
| Demario Davis | Inside/Middle Linebacker | 1 | |
| NEW YORK GIANTS (4) | |||
| Saquon Barkley | Running Back | 2 | |
| Dexter Lawrence | Interior Lineman | 1 | |
| NEW YORK JETS (4) | |||
| Sauce Gardner | Cornerback | 1 | |
| Justin Hardee | Special Teamer | 1 | |
| C.J. Mosley | Inside/Middle Linebacker | 5 | |
| Quinnen Williams | Interior Lineman | 1 | |
| PHILADELPHIA (8) | |||
| A.J. Brown | Wide Receiver | 2 | |
| Landon Dickerson | Guard | 1 | |
| Jalen Hurts | Quarterback | 1 | |
| Lane Johnson | Tackle | 4 | |
| Jason Kelce | Center | 6 | |
| Haason Reddick | Outside Linebacker | 1 | |
| Miles Sanders | Running Back | 1 | |
| Darius Slay | Cornerback | 5 | |
| PITTSBURGH (2) | |||
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | Free Safety | 3 | |
| T.J. Watt | Outside Linebacker | 5 | |
| SAN FRANCISCO (6) | |||
| Nick Bosa | Defensive End | 3 | |
| Talanoa Hufanga | Strong Safety | 1 | |
| Kyle Juszczyk | Fullback | 7 | |
| George Kittle | Tight End | 4 | |
| Fred Warner | Inside/Middle Linebacker | 2 | |
| Trent Williams | Tackle | 10 | |
| SEATTLE (4) | |||
| Quandre Diggs | Free Safety | 3 | |
| Jason Myers | Kicker | 2 | |
| Geno Smith | Quarterback | 1 | |
| Tariq Woolen | Cornerback | 1 | |
| TAMPA BAY (1) | |||
| Tristan Wirfs | Tackle | 2 | |
| TENNESSEE (3) | |||
| Morgan Cox | Long Snapper | 5 | |
| Derrick Henry | Running Back | 3 | |
| Jeffery Simmons | Interior Lineman | 2 | |
| WASHINGTON (4) | |||
| Jonathan Allen | Interior Lineman | 2 | |
| Terry McLaurin | Wide Receiver | 1 | |
| Jeremy Reaves | Special Teamer | 1 | |
| Tress Way | Punter | 2 |
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“The Final Whistle represents everything that makes soccer in Orlando special,” said Jarrod Dillon, President of Business Operations for Orlando City and Orlando Pride. “It’s a space built for our fans where history, culture and passion come together. Whether you’re joining us for the kit launch, testing your club knowledge at trivia night or simply reliving some of our most iconic moments, we want this to feel like home. This is the most immersive preseason experience we’ve ever created, and it’s only the beginning of what promises to be a special year for both City and Pride.”
Throughout February, The Final Whistle will host several fan events, including the highly anticipated unveiling of Orlando City’s 2026‑27 Community Kit, presented by Orlando Health, along with appearances from players, alumni and club personalities, and surprise moments available only inside the pub. The Club will also host additional events at Inter&Co Stadium, including the annual Purple Pride 5K and a Season Ticket Member exclusive Orlando City match against the Colorado Rapids, which will round out the slate of preseason celebrations.
A list of confirmed Kickoff to Soccer events is below. The Orlando Pride’s schedule of preseason programming, including player appearances and fan events, will be announced at a later date ahead of the team’s 2026 NWSL campaign, which kicks off on March 15. Fans can view The Final Whistle’s hours of operation and full schedule of events at OrlandoCitySC.com/TheFinalWhistle.
2026 Kickoff to Soccer Events:
The Final Whistle Grand Opening Event
Saturday, January 31 | 12 p.m. ET | Thornton Park Pub, 808 E. Washington St.
The new Orlando City and Orlando Pride pop‑up bar opens its doors with giveaways, drink specials and appearances from club personalities.
Purple Pride 5K, presented by Once Upon A Coconut
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 8 a.m. ET | Inter&Co Stadium
A fan-favorite tradition, the Purple Pride 5K, presented by Once Upon A Coconut and supported by Orlando Health, Heineken, Pepsi, and Publix, returns for its 11th year.
The annual run kicks off on Church Street before finishing on the pitch inside Inter&Co Stadium. After completing the race, the celebration continues at the Fan Zone outside Gate B with a festival featuring food trucks, live music, beer, interactive games and more.
Orlando City Jersey Launch, presented by Orlando Health
Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 6–9 p.m. ET | The Final Whistle
The new 2026‑27 Community Kit makes its debut with a backyard‑style party featuring live music, activations, giveaways, player drop‑ins and an appearance from Kingston. Attendees will have early access to purchase the kit along with a special collectible that’s part of a season-long series.
Preseason Friendly: Orlando City SC vs. Colorado Rapids
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. ET | Inter&Co Stadium
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Lagers with the Lions, presented by Heineken
Monday, Feb. 16 | 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET | The Final Whistle
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Araujo Joins Jaguars After Success with Dolphins
Araujo (uh-ROO-joh) comes to Jacksonville following four seasons with the Miami Dolphins (2022–25), serving as cornerbacks coach from 2024–25 and assistant defensive backs coach from 2022–23.
In 2024, Araujo helped guide Miami to its first top-five finish in total defense since 2006, as the Dolphins allowed just 314.4 yards per game, ranking fourth in the NFL. The Dolphins also posted a top-10 defensive finish in 2023 for the first time since 2010, allowing 318.3 yards per game.
Before entering the NFL, Araujo spent seven seasons in the collegiate ranks, including three years at Yale (2019–21) as defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator. A native of East Freetown, Massachusetts, Araujo was a four-year letterman at Bridgewater State, playing defensive back.
Picucci Brings Run Game Experience from Tampa Bay
Picucci (pi-COO-chee) joins the Jaguars after two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, serving as offensive line coach in 2025 and assistant offensive line coach in 2024.
During his time with Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers ranked among the NFL’s top 10 in several rushing categories, including yards per rush (4.7, fifth), rushing first downs (252, tied for sixth), and rushing yards per game (131.9, seventh).
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Prior to his tenure in Tampa Bay, Picucci served as an offensive quality control coach at the University of Kentucky in 2023, where he again worked with Coen. The two previously coached together at UMass from 2005–08.
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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will bring together the league’s top draft-eligible prospects as they undergo evaluations by NFL personnel. Select head coaches and general managers will also be available to the media during designated windows throughout the week.
Media Location Information
Media availability will be held in Hall J of the Indiana Convention Center. Media should enter through the Capitol Avenue entrance, located at Capitol Avenue and Georgia Street, or via the Indianapolis SkyWalk.
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Select NFL head coaches and general managers will be available during the following times:
Tuesday, Feb. 24: 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Feb. 25: 1–6:30 p.m. ET
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Draft prospects will be available to the media based on their assigned position groups from Wednesday, Feb. 25, through Saturday, Feb. 28. Prospects will rotate through the media room during designated one-hour windows and will not be present for the full hour.
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11 a.m.–12 p.m. — Defensive Line
Thursday, Feb. 26
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10–11 a.m. — Defensive Backs
11 a.m.–12 p.m. — Tight Ends
Friday, Feb. 27
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10:30–11:30 a.m. — Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers
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Saturday, Feb. 28
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