The 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games are set to take place on Feb. 5, 2023, in Paradise, Nevada. This year, the league has set up a whole new format for the events, completely revamping the Pro Bowl experience for players, attending fans, and those viewing from home. What can we expect from the new Pro Bowl format?
How Will the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games Be Formatted?
Historically, the league set up a standard-style NFL game in which football’s top players would face off in addition to a set of smaller competitions. While there have been some incredible Pro Bowl performances in years past, this year, that standard game has been replaced by a number of alternatives.
Skills Competitions
At the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, the player selectees will take part in a variety of skills competitions. These competitions include a full-field relay race between six AFC players and six NFC players titled the “Gridiron Gauntlet,” an offensive and defensive lineman strength and speed competition named “Move the Chains,” and two fan-selected winners from Thursday’s Skills competition competing for the title of “Best Catch.”
Game-Day Events
The Pro Bowl Games will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5. They’ll include the following events: a pregame show, the NFL FLAG Youth Championships, a live showing of the skills competitions, AFC vs. NFC NFL Flag Games, and a live musical performance. The coaches for the AFC vs. NFC flag football game will be Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, respectively.
2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games FAQ
How Long Will the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Last?
The Pro Bowl Games will span the day of Sunday, Feb. 5, with coverage beginning at 3 p.m. ET. On Thursday, Feb. 2, there will be two additional events taking place. The Pro Bowl Skills Show will be broadcast on ESPN beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and the East-West Shrine Bowl, one of the hallmark events of the pre-NFL draft process, will be broadcast on NFL Network beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET.
How Many Players Make the Pro Bowl?
A total of 88 NFL players make the Pro Bowl, with 44 coming from each conference. The position groups breakdown, per conference, is as follows:
Offense
- 3 Quarterbacks
- 3 Running backs
- 4 Wide receivers
- 2 Tight ends
- 3 Tackles
- 3 Guards
- 2 Centers
- 1 Fullback
Defense
- 3 Defensive ends
- 3 Interior linemen
- 2 Inside linebackers
- 3 Outside linebackers
- 4 Cornerbacks
- 2 Free safeties
- 1 Strong safety
Specialists
- 1 Kicker
- 1 Punter
- 1 Long snapper
- 1 Return specialist
- 1 Special teamer
How Much Are Pro Bowl Players Paid?
Historically, players participating in the Pro Bowl have been paid thousands of dollars. This year, the number is the highest it’s been in league history. For participating, each player will receive $40,000. Players on the winning team will receive double the initial prize for a total of $80,000 each.
Who Received the Most Fan Votes for the Pro Bowl in 2023?
There are three methods by which players are selected for the Pro Bowl, with each carrying one-third of the weight: players’ votes, coaches’ votes, and fans’ votes. Fan voting closed in mid-December.
The top five fan vote-getters are as follows: Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (306,681 votes), Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (293,679), Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (271,541), Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (264,653), and Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (248,279).
AFC Leading Vote-Getters by Position
- QB Tua Tagovailoa, MIA (306,861 votes)
- RB Derrick Henry, TEN (160,799)
- WR Tyreek Hill, MIA (293,679)
- TE Travis Kelce, KC (248,279)
- FB Alec Ingold, MIA (200,032)
- T Terron Armstead, MIA (122,914)
- G Kevin Zeitler, BAL (87,035)
- C Creed Humphrey, KC (133,683)
- DE Myles Garrett, CLE (141,661)
- DT Quinnen Williams, NYJ (215,452)
- OLB Matthew Judon, NE (154,780)
- ILB Nick Bolton, KC (136,342)
- CB Sauce Gardner, NYJ (191,867)
- SS Derwin James, LAC (166,677)
- FS Minkah Fitzpatrick, PIT (150,541)
- K Justin Tucker, BAL (151,332)
- P Ryan Stonehouse, TEN (57,577)
- LS: Thomas Hennessy, NYJ (72,484)
- ST Justin Hardee, NYJ (121,943)
- RS Isiah Pacheco, KC (117,314)
NFC Leading Vote-Getters by Position
- QB Jalen Hurts, PHI (215,634 votes)
- RB Christian McCaffrey, SF (205,990)
- WR Justin Jefferson, MIN (264,653)
- TE George Kittle, SF (201,905)
- FB Kyle Juszczyk, SF (227,484)
- T Trent Williams, SF (134,491)
- G Zack Martin, DAL (70,105)
- C Jason Kelce, PHI (152,795)
- DE Nick Bosa, SF (239,151)
- DT Javon Hargrave, PHI (127,847)
- OLB Micah Parsons, DAL (168,437)
- ILB Fred Warner, SF (149,521)
- CB Tariq Woolen, SEA (166,677)
- SS Harrison Smith, MIN (131,720)
- FS Kerby Joseph, DET (104,581)
- K Jason Myers, SEA (86,508)
- P Tress Way, WAS (132,945)
- LS Andrew DePaola, MIN (93,948)
- ST Kris Boyd, MIN (110,120)
- RS Kene Nwangwu, MIN (125,869)
Final Pro Bowl Rosters
With the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs making it to Super Bowl 57, that opened up 15 roster spots for the Pro Bowl. That, combined with a number of other players who opted out due to injury, created an extensive list of alternates. Here is the most up-to-date Pro Bowl roster for both the AFC and NFC.
AFC Roster: Offense
Quarterback
- Derek Carr (Replacing Joe Burrow)
Las Vegas Raiders - Trevor Lawrence (Replacing Patrick Mahomes)
Jacksonville Jaguars - Tyler Huntley (Replacing Josh Allen)
Baltimore Ravens
Running Back
- Josh Jacobs
Las Vegas Raiders - Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans - Nick Chubb
Cleveland Browns
Fullback
- Pat Ricard
Baltimore Ravens
Wide Receiver
- Tyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins - Stefon Diggs
Buffalo Bills - Davante Adams
Las Vegas Raiders - Ja’Marr Chase
Cincinnati Bengals
Tight End
- Dawson Knox (Replacing Travis Kelce)
Buffalo Bills - Mark Andrews
Baltimore Ravens
Offensive Line
- Laremy Tunsil
Houston Texans - Terron Armstead
Miami Dolphins - Dion Dawkins (Replacing Orlando Brown)
Buffalo Bills - Joel Bitonio
Cleveland Browns - Rodger Saffold (Replacing Quenton Nelson)
Buffalo Bills - Wyatt Teller (Replacing Joe Thuney)
Cleveland Browns - Ben Jones (Replacing Creed Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans - Mitch Morse
Buffalo Bills
AFC Roster: Defense
Defensive End
- Myles Garrett
Cleveland Browns - Maxx Crosby
Las Vegas Raiders - Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati Bengals
Interior Linemen
- Cameron Heyward (Replacing Chris Jones)
Pittsburgh Steelers - Quinnen Williams
New York Jets - Jeffery Simmons
Tennessee Titans
Linebacker
- Matthew Judon
New England Patriots - Bradley Chubb (Replacing Khalil Mack)
Miami Dolphins - Matt Milano (Replacing T.J. Watt)
Buffalo Bills - Roquan Smith
Baltimore Ravens - C.J. Mosley
New York Jets
Cornerback
- Sauce Gardner
New York Jets - Pat Surtain II
Denver Broncos - Marlon Humphrey
Baltimore Ravens - Xavien Howard
Miami Dolphins
Safety
- Minkah Fitzpatrick
Pittsburgh Steelers - Derwin James
Los Angeles Chargers - Jordan Poyer
Buffalo Bills
AFC Roster: Special Teams
- Morgan Cox
Tennessee Titans - AJ Cole (Replacing Tommy Townsend)
Las Vegas Raiders - Justin Tucker
Baltimore Ravens - Jamal Agnew (Replacing Devin Duvernay)
Jacksonville Jaguars - Justin Hardee
New York Jets
NFC Roster: Offense
Quarterback
- Jared Goff (Replacing Jalen Hurts)
Detroit Lions - Kirk Cousins
Minnesota Vikings - Geno Smith
Seattle Seahawks
Running Back
- Saquon Barkley
New York Giants - Dalvin Cook (Replacing Tony Pollard)
Minnesota Vikings - Christian McCaffrey (Replacing Miles Sanders)
San Francisco 49ers
Fullback
- Kyle Juszczyk
San Francisco 49ers
Wide Receiver
- Justin Jefferson
Minnesota Vikings - Amon-Ra St. Brown (Replacing A.J. Brown)
Philadelphia Eagles - CeeDee Lamb
Dallas Cowboys - Terry McLaurin
Washington Commanders
Tight End
- George Kittle
San Francisco 49ers - T.J. Hockenson
Minnesota Vikings
Offensive Line
- Trent Williams
San Francisco 49ers - Penei Sewell (Replacing Lane Johnson)
Detroit Lions - Tristan Wirfs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Zack Martin
Dallas Cowboys - Elgton Jenkins (Replacing Landon Dickerson)
Green Bay Packers - Chris Lindstrom
Atlanta Falcons - Tyler Biadasz (Replacing Jason Kelce)
Dallas Cowboys - Frank Ragnow
Detroit Lions
NFC Roster: Defense
Defensive End
- Nick Bosa
San Francisco 49ers - Brian Burns
Carolina Panthers - Demarcus Lawrence
Dallas Cowboys
Interior Linemen
- Daron Payne (Replacing Aaron Donald)
Washington Commanders - Jonathan Allen
Washington Commanders - Dexter Lawrence
New York Giants
Linebacker
- Micah Parsons
Dallas Cowboys - Za’Darius Smith
Minnesota Vikings - Danielle Hunter (Replacing Haason Reddick)
Minnesota Vikings - Fred Warner
San Francisco 49ers - Demario Davis
New Orleans Saints
Cornerback
- Jalen Ramsey (Replacing Darius Slay)
Los Angeles Rams - Trevon Diggs
Dallas Cowboys - Tariq Woolen
Seattle Seahawks - Jaire Alexander
Green Bay Packers
Safety
- Quandre Diggs
Seattle Seahawks - Budda Baker
Arizona Cardinals - Talanoa Hufanga
San Francisco 49ers
NFC Roster: Special Teams
- Andrew DePaola
Minnesota Vikings - Tress Way
Washington Commanders - Jason Myers
Seattle Seahawks - KaVontae Turpin
Dallas Cowboys - Jeremy Reaves
Washington Commanders