Philadelphia Eagles lead NFL with 8 selections to new Pro Bowl Games

The Philadelphia Eagles have the NFL’s best record at 13-1. Now they lead the NFL in invitations to the Pro Bowl Games as well.Eight Eagles players — quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver A.J. Brown, offensive linemen Landon Dickerson, Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce, edge Haason Reddick, running back Miles Sanders and cornerback Darius Slay — all made the NFC team on Wednesday.Five other teams are sending at least five players. Seven members of the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs were invited. The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers each are represented by six players, while the Minnesota Vikings had five players make it.1 RelatedPro Bowl teams are determined by combining the votes of three groups: fans, players and coaches. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa received the most votes by fans, followed by Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. All five made their respective teams.The NFC and AFC teams will encounter a rebranded week of activities, now known as the Pro Bowl Games. The NFL announced in September that it would no longer play a conventional football game at the Pro Bowl, opting instead for a series of events that will include multiple skill competitions and a flag football game.The previous format, which dated back to 1951, had been under scrutiny for more than a decade as players grew increasingly reluctant to subject themselves to the physical pounding that occurs during standard games.Pro Bowl Games week will take place in Las Vegas, and the flag football game is scheduled for Feb. 5. Peyton Manning has been named the AFC coach and his brother Eli Manning is the NFC coach. Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions will participate in programming and promotion for the event.2023 Pro Bowl rosters(* denotes starter)AFCQuarterbacks: *Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City; Josh Allen, Buffalo; Joe Burrow, CincinnatiTight ends: *Travis Kelce, Kansas City; Mark Andrews, BaltimoreWide receivers: *Tyreek Hill, Miami; *Stefon Diggs, Buffalo; Davante Adams, Las Vegas; Ja’Marr Chase, CincinnatiTackles: *Laremy Tunsil, Houston; Terron Armstead, Miami; Orlando Brown Jr., Kansas CityGuards: *Joel Bitonio, Cleveland; *Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis; Joe Thuney, Kansas CityCenters: *Creed Humphrey, Kansas City; Mitch Morse, BuffaloRunning backs: *Nick Chubb, Cleveland; Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas; Derrick Henry, TennesseeFullback: *Patrick Ricard, BaltimoreDefensive ends: *Myles Garrett, Cleveland; *Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas; Trey Hendrickson, CincinnatiInterior lineman: *Chris Jones, Kanas City; *Quinnen Williams, New York; Jeffery Simmons, TennesseeOutside linebackers: *Matt Judon, New England; *Khalil Mack, LA Chargers; T.J. Watt, PittsburghInside/middle linebackers: *Roquan Smith, Baltimore; C.J. Mosley, NY JetsCornerbacks: *Sauce Gardner, NY Jets; *Pat Surtain II, Denver; Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore; Xavien Howard, MiamiFree safety: *Minkah Fitzpatrick, PittsburghStrong safeties: *Derwin James Jr., LA Chargers; Jordan Poyer, BuffaloPlacekicker: Justin Tucker, BaltimoreLong snapper: Morgan Cox, TennesseePunter: Tommy Townsend, Kansas CityReturn specialist: Devin Duvernay, Baltimore.Special teamer: Justin Hardee, NY JetsNFCQuarterbacks: *Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia; Geno Smith, Seattle; Kirk Cousins, MinnesotaTight ends: *George Kittle, San Francisco; T.J. Hockenson, MinnesotaWide receivers: *Justin Jefferson, Minnesota; *A.J. Brown, Philadelphia; CeeDee Lamb, Dallas; Terry McLaurin, WashingtonTackles: *Trent Williams, San Francisco; *Lane Johnson, Philadelphia; Tristan Wirfs, Tampa BayGuards: *Zack Martin, Dallas; *Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia; Chris Lindstrom, AtlantaCenters: *Jason Kelce, Philadelphia; Frank Ragnow, DetroitRunning backs: *Saquon Barkley, NY Giants; Tony Pollard, Dallas; Miles Sanders, PhiladelphiaFullback: *Kyle Juszczyk, San FranciscoDefensive ends: *Nick Bosa, San Francisco; *Brian Burns, Carolina; Demarcus Lawrence, DallasInterior lineman: *Aaron Donald, LA Rams; *Jonathan Allen, Washington; Dexter Lawrence, New YorkOutside linebackers: *Micah Parsons, Dallas; *Za’Darius Smith, Minnesota; Haason Reddick, PhiladelphiaInside/middle linebackers: *Fred Warner, San Francisco; Demario Davis, New OrleansCornerbacks: *Darius Slay, Philadelphia; *Trevon Diggs, Dallas; Tariq Woolen, Seattle; Jaire Alexander, Green BayFree safety: *Quandre Diggs, SeattleStrong safeties: *Budda Baker, Arizona; Talanoa Hufanga, San FranciscoPlacekicker: Jason Myers, SeattleLong snapper: Andrew DePaola, MinnesotaPunter: Tress Way, WashingtonReturn specialist: KaVontae Turpin, DallasSpecial teamer: Jeremy Reaves, Washington

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