Pro Bowl Stars Shine: Teams and Players to Watch in 2026

The 2026 Pro Bowl rosters are out, and several teams and players are making headlines. The Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks are leading the pack with six selections each. This is a big deal because it shows how strong these teams are. The Cowboys, Lions, Chargers, and Eagles also made a strong showing with five selections each. Some players are making their first appearance, like Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell from the Eagles, Christian Gonzalez from the Patriots, George Pickens from the Cowboys, De’Von Achane from the Dolphins, and three linemen from the Broncos. It's great to see new talent getting recognized. The NFC offense is led by quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott, and Sam Darnold, while the AFC offense is led by Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, and Drake Maye. Herbert is back after a break, and Maye is making his first appearance on the original roster.Travis Kelce from the Chiefs and Trent Williams from the 49ers are making history with their 11th and 12th Pro Bowl selections, respectively. Kelce is tying Jason Witten for the second most all-time among tight ends, and Williams is making a mark as an offensive lineman. The Pro Bowl is getting a makeover this year, moving to Super Bowl week to boost fan and player engagement. It will feature a flag football game and skills competition, airing on ESPN and other networks. For the Broncos, the stability brought by Sean Payton has paid off, with Garett Bolles and Courtland Sutton making their first Pro Bowl appearances. The Seahawks are also doing well, with a mix of young and experienced players making the cut. The 49ers are excelling in special teams, with players like Luke Gifford and Jon Weeks getting recognized. The Ravens' six Pro Bowl selections are a surprise given their disappointing season. Players like Jordan Stout and Kyle Hamilton are standouts, but others had injury issues or underperformed. Overall, the 2026 Pro Bowl rosters highlight the best of the best in the NFL, with new stars emerging and veterans making their mark.