Top 5 NFL Pro Bowl Snubs of 2024 Shocking Exclusions: The NFL’s annual Pro Bowl selections often spark debate, and the 2024 season is no exception. Several standout players delivered exceptional performances yet found themselves conspicuously absent from the Pro Bowl roster. Here, we spotlight the most notable snubs of the season:
1. Baker Mayfield – Quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield’s resurgence with the Buccaneers has been nothing short of remarkable. Overcoming injuries to key receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, Mayfield ranks second in completion percentage (71.7%), third in passing yards (4,279), and second in touchdown passes (39). His leadership has been instrumental in Tampa Bay’s offensive success, making his exclusion from the Pro Bowl particularly surprising.
2. Danielle Hunter – Defensive End, Houston Texans
After a career-high 16.5 sacks in 2023 with the Minnesota Vikings, Danielle Hunter continued his dominance with the Texans, recording 12 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, and 66 pressures this season. Despite being a disruptive force on Houston’s defense, Hunter was overlooked for what would have been his fifth Pro Bowl selection.
3. James Cook – Running Back, Buffalo Bills
James Cook has been a pivotal component of the Bills’ offense, amassing 1,239 rushing yards, 17 touchdowns, and averaging 5.0 yards per carry. His dynamic playmaking abilities have complemented quarterback Josh Allen effectively. Despite surpassing his 2023 Pro Bowl season statistics, Cook was named only as an alternate, with the nod going to Houston’s Joe Mixon.
4. Malik Nabers – Wide Receiver, New York Giants
In a challenging season for the Giants, rookie Malik Nabers emerged as a bright spot. Through 14 games, he stands fourth in the NFL in receptions (104), eighth in receiving yards (1,140), and has six touchdowns, all achieved despite inconsistent quarterback play. Nabers’ impressive debut season arguably merited Pro Bowl recognition over some of his peers.
5. Kerby Joseph – Safety, Detroit Lions
While the Lions are sending seven players to the Pro Bowl, safety Kerby Joseph is not among them. Joseph has been a stalwart in Detroit’s secondary, recording 77 tackles, a career-high 12 passes defensed, and leading the NFL with nine interceptions. His ball-hawking skills and defensive contributions make his omission a notable oversight.
These exclusions have sparked discussions about the Pro Bowl selection process and the criteria used to evaluate player performances. Fans and analysts alike continue to debate the merits of those chosen and those left out, underscoring the subjective nature of all-star selections in professional sports.
