NFL Pro Bowl 2025: Updated Roster, Final Opt Outs, Betting Odds & More
The 2025 Pro Bowl is gearing up to be an exciting display of NFL talent, featuring the league's top players – except for those getting ready for Super Bowl LIX – who will gather at Camping World Stadium in Orlando for a weekend packed with intense competition.
So, when is the Pro Bowl? Starting on Thursday, January 30, this year's event will mix new and classic skill challenges, culminating in the main event: an AFC vs. NFC flag football game on Sunday, February 2. From accurate passing to amazing catches, relay races to dodgeball, the Pro Bowl Games promise a thrilling combination of sportsmanship and fun!
Fans will be watching live, and bettors will be placing their bets, with the action peaking at 3 PM ET on ESPN. What does the updated Pro Bowl roster look like? Why is Josh Allen not playing in the Pro Bowl? Let’s explore that and more details you need to know.
Final Pro Bowl Roster For AFC & NFC
AFC: 2025 Updated Pro Bowl Roster
- Quarterbacks: Joe Burrow (Bengals), Russell Wilson (Steelers), Drake Maye (Patriots)
- Running Backs: James Cook (Bills), Joe Mixon (Texans), Jonathan Taylor (Colts)
- Fullback: Patrick Ricard (Ravens)
- Wide Receivers: Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals), Jerry Jeudy (Browns), Nico Collins (Texans), Brian Thomas (Jaguars)
- Tight Ends: Brock Bowers (Raiders), Jonnu Smith (Dolphins)
- Offensive Line:
- Tackles: Dion Dawkins (Bills), Rashawn Slater (Chargers), Ronnie Stanley (Ravens)
- Guards: Quenton Nelson (Colts), Joel Bitonio (Browns), Isaac Seumalo (Steelers)
- Center: Tyler Linderbaum (Ravens), Connor McGovern (Bills)
- Defensive Line:
- Edge Rushers: Myles Garrett (Browns), Trey Hendrickson (Bengals), Danielle Hunter (Texans)
- Interior Linemen: Cameron Heyward (Steelers), Nnamdi Madubuike (Ravens), Quinnen Williams (Jets)
- Linebackers:
- Outside: Nik Bonitto (Broncos), Kyle Van Noy (Ravens), Joey Bosa (Chargers)
- Inside: Roquan Smith (Ravens), Zaire Franklin (Colts)
- Cornerbacks: Derek Stingley (Texans), Pat Surtain (Broncos), Marlon Humphrey (Ravens), Denzel Ward (Browns)
- Safeties: Minkah Fitzpatrick (Steelers) (FS), Kyle Hamilton (Ravens) (SS), Derwin James (Chargers)
- Special Teams:
- Long Snapper: Ross Matiscik (Jaguars)
- Punter: Logan Cooke (Jaguars)
- Kicker: Chris Boswell (Steelers)
- Return Specialist: Marvin Mims (Broncos)
- Special Teamer: Miles Killebrew (Steelers)
NFC: 2025 Updated Pro Bowl Roster
- Quarterbacks: Jared Goff (Lions), Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers), Sam Darnold (Vikings)
- Running Backs: Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions), Josh Jacobs (Packers), Bijan Robinson (Falcons)
- Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk (49ers)
- Wide Receivers: Justin Jefferson (Vikings), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks), Malik Nabers (Giants), Mike Evans (Buccaneers)
- Tight Ends: George Kittle (49ers), Trey McBride (Cardinals)
- Offensive Line:
- Tackles: Tristan Wirfs (Buccaneers), Brian O’Neill (Vikings), Taylor Decker (Lions)
- Guards: Tyler Smith (Cowboys), Chris Lindstrom (Falcons), Robert Hunt (Panthers)
- Centers: Frank Ragnow (Lions), Erik McCoy (Saints)
- Defensive Line:
- Edge Rushers: Nick Bosa (49ers), Micah Parsons (Cowboys), Rashan Gary (Packers)
- Interior Linemen: Dexter Lawrence (Giants), Vita Vea (Buccaneers), Leonard Williams (Seahawks)
- Linebackers:
- Outside: Jonathan Greenard (Vikings), Andrew Van Ginkel (Vikings), Jared Verse (Rams)
- Inside: Fred Warner (49ers), Bobby Wagner (Commanders)
- Cornerbacks: Jaylon Johnson (Bears), Byron Murphy (Vikings), Jaycee Horn (Panthers), Devon Witherspoon (Seahawks)
- Safeties: Xavier McKinney (Packers) (FS), Budda Baker (Cardinals) (SS), Brian Branch (Lions)
- Special Teams:
- Long Snapper: Andrew DePaola (Vikings)
- Punter: Jack Fox (Lions)
- Kicker: Brandon Aubrey (Cowboys)
- Return Specialist: KaVontae Turpin (Cowboys)
- Special Teamer: KhaDarel Hodge (Falcons)
Updated Pro Bowl Opt Outs (2025)
- Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown - Injury
- Eagles RB Saquon Barkley - Super Bowl
- Chiefs DL Chris Jones - Super Bowl
- Eagles DL Jalen Carter - Super Bowl
- Eagles OL Lane Johnson - Super Bowl
- Eagles OL Cam Jurgens - Super Bowl
- Eagles OL Landon Dickerson - Super Bowl
- Ravens RB Derrick Henry - TBA
- Chiefs OL Creed Humphrey - Super Bowl
- Lions OL Penei Sewell - Injury
- Chiefs TE Travis Kelce - Super Bowl
- Chiefs OL Joe Thuney - Super Bowl
- Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb - Injury
- Ravens WR Zay Flowers - Injury
- Texans OL Laremy Tunsil - TBA
- Chiefs OL Trey Smith - Super Bowl
- Raiders DL Maxx Crosby - Injury
- Steelers LB T.J. Watt - TBA
- Chargers LB Khalil Mack - TBA
- Eagles LB Zack Baun - Super Bowl
- Ravens QB Lamar Jackson - Injury
- Bills QB Josh Allen - Injury
- Commanders WR Terry McLaurin - Injury
- Commanders QB Jayden Daniels - Injury
2025 Pro Bowl Games FAQ
When Is The Pro Bowl?
Find yourself asking, “when is the Pro Bowl?” Fear not! We’ve outlined the complete schedule below:
Thursday Skills Showdown
- Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Time: 7pm – 8:30pm ET
Sunday Pro Bowl Games Championship
- Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
- Time: 3pm – 6pm ET
Where Is The Pro Bowl?
Just like last year, the Pro Bowl in 2025 will be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Why Is Josh Allen Not Playing In The Pro Bowl?
You may have noticed that, in the section about the final pro bowl roster, there are some, let’s just say, less than deserving names on the list. This is due to the many 2025 Pro Bowl opt outs, which include Josh Allen.
Because of this, guys like Drake Maye and Jonnu Smith have made the cut. Specifically, there’s actually an answer as to why Josh Allen is not playing in the Pro Bowl. He suffered a hand injury in the AFC Conference Championship against the Chiefs, so he’s taking this time to recover.
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Competitions
- Dodgeball:
- NFC -115 vs. AFC -115
- Flag Football:
- NFC -110 vs. AFC -110
Passing The Test
- NFC -115 vs. AFC -115
Satisfying Catches
- NFC -115 vs. AFC -115
Relay Race
- AFC -130 vs. NFC +100
Punt Perfect
- NFC -115 vs. AFC -115
The Great Football Race
- NFC -115 vs. AFC -115
Tug-Of-War
- NFC -115 vs. AFC -115
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