2024 Pro Bowl Games Highlight Star Players and Expanded Events as NFL Announces Rosters

By MICHAEL SMITH | Dec 29, 2024 | 3 min read

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The 2024 Pro Bowl Games will uphold the tradition of celebrating the NFL’s top players during the regular season. After debuting a new format last year with nine events over two days, this year will feature 10 events split between Thursday, February 1, and Sunday, February 4.

Venue: The games return to Orlando, Florida, previously held there from 2017 to 2020. Last year’s event took place at Allegiant Stadium, home to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Pro Bowl Rosters and Starters (indicates starters)

AFC Roster

Position	Players
Quarterback	Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins), Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
Running back	Raheem Mostert (Dolphins), James Cook (Bills), Derrick Henry (Titans)
Fullback	Alec Ingold (Dolphins)
Wide receiver	Tyreek Hill (Dolphins), Amari Cooper (Browns), Keenan Allen (Chargers), Ja’Marr Chase (Bengals)
Tight end	Travis Kelce (Chiefs), David Njoku (Browns)
Tackle	Laremy Tunsil (Texans), Dion Dawkins (Bills), Terron Armstead (Dolphins)
Guard	Quenton Nelson (Colts), Joel Bitonio (Browns), Joe Thuney (Chiefs)
Center	Creed Humphrey (Chiefs), Tyler Linderbaum (Ravens)
Defensive tackle	Chris Jones (Chiefs), Quinnen Williams (Jets), Justin Madubuike (Ravens)
Defensive end	Myles Garrett (Browns), Maxx Crosby (Raiders), Trey Hendrickson (Bengals)
Inside linebacker	Roquan Smith (Ravens), Patrick Queen (Ravens)
Outside linebacker	T.J. Watt (Steelers), Khalil Mack (Chargers), Josh Allen (Jaguars)
Cornerback	Pat Surtain II (Broncos), Sauce Gardner (Jets), Jalen Ramsey (Dolphins), Denzel Ward (Browns)
Free safety	Justin Simmons (Broncos), Minkah Fitzpatrick (Steelers)
Strong safety	Kyle Hamilton (Ravens)
Punter	A.J. Cole (Raiders)
Kicker	Justin Tucker (Ravens)
Long snapper	Ross Matiscik (Jaguars)
Return specialist	Marvin Mims Jr. (Broncos)
Special team player	Miles Killebrew (Steelers)

NFC Roster

Position	Players
Quarterback	Brock Purdy (49ers), Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Matthew Stafford (Rams)
Running back	Christian McCaffrey (49ers), D’Andre Swift (Eagles), Kyren Williams (Rams)
Fullback	Kyle Juszczyk (49ers)
Wide receiver	CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys), A.J. Brown (Eagles), Mike Evans (Buccaneers), Puka Nacua (Rams)
Tight end	George Kittle (49ers), Sam LaPorta (Lions)
Tackle	Trent Williams (49ers), Lane Johnson (Eagles), Penei Sewell (Lions)
Guard	Zack Martin (Cowboys), Chris Lindstrom (Falcons), Landon Dickerson (Eagles)
Center	Jason Kelce (Eagles), Frank Ragnow (Lions)
Defensive tackle	Aaron Donald (Rams), Dexter Lawrence (Giants), Javon Hargrave (49ers)
Defensive end	Nick Bosa (49ers), Montez Sweat (Bears), Aidan Hutchinson (Lions)
Inside linebacker	Fred Warner (49ers), Bobby Wagner (Seahawks)
Outside linebacker	Micah Parsons (Cowboys), Danielle Hunter (Vikings), Haason Reddick (Eagles)
Cornerback	DaRon Bland (Cowboys), Charvarius Ward (49ers), Jaylon Johnson (Bears), Devon Witherspoon (Seahawks)
Free safety	Jessie Bates III (Falcons)
Strong safety	Budda Baker (Cardinals), Julian Love (Seahawks)
Punter	Bryan Anger (Cowboys)
Kicker	Brandon Aubrey (Cowboys)
Long snapper	Andrew DePaola (Vikings)
Return specialist	Rashid Shaheed (Saints)
Special team player	Jalen Reeves-Maybin (Lions)

2024 Pro Bowl Games Events

Thursday, February 1:

Event	Description
Precision Passing	Quarterbacks compete in a timed accuracy challenge. The team with the highest score earns 3 points.
Best Catch	Players compete at iconic Orlando landmarks. Fans vote for the winner to earn 3 points.
Closest to the Pin	Golf accuracy challenge where the closest shot to the hole wins 3 points.
High Stakes	Players catch multiple footballs from a JUGS machine. The winner catches the most without dropping.
Dodgeball	Classic dodgeball tournament with NFC offense vs. AFC defense and vice versa. Winners earn 3 points.
Kick Tac Toe	Kickers compete in a Tic-Tac-Toe contest. The first to connect three or hit five squares wins.

Sunday, February 4:

Event	Description
Madden NFL Head-to-Head	Players compete in Madden NFL 24, using the Pro Bowl rosters. Winners earn 3 points.
Gridiron Gauntlet	A full-field relay obstacle course. The winning team earns 3 points.
Tug-of-War	Five-player teams face off in a strength competition. Winners earn 3 points.
Move the Chains	Linemen teams move heavyweights off a wall and drag it across a finish line. Winners earn 3 points.

2024 Pro Bowl Games

Written by Michael Smith

Michael Smith is a seasoned sports journalist with a focus on college and high school sports. He has been with the Sports Business Journal since 2006, following an 18-year tenure with daily newspapers, including coverage of University of Kentucky basketball for the Louisville Courier-Journal.

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2024 Pro Bowl Games Highlight Star Players and Expanded Events as NFL Announces Rosters