Your SIX Eagles 2024 Pro Bowlers
With just days to go until the NFL’s regular-season finale, the Pro Bowl rosters have officially been announced.
Regardless of how you feel about changes to the Pro Bowl over the years, it’s an accolade for players to add to their careers.
A First For Everything
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It didn’t take long for two recent Eagles draft picks to make an impact.
Both Jalen Carter and Cam Jurgens were selected for their first Pro Bowls. Although they have only two full seasons under their belts, the successors to Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce are already settling into their long-term roles for the Eagles’ future.
Now add in Zack Baun, signed to a 1 year, $3.5M deal this offseason in Philadelphia. After 17 games, Baun is 4th in the league in Tackles(150), with 3.5 Sacks & 5 Forced Fumbles.
Not only has Baun been selected for his first career Pro Bowl, but he is also gaining attention from the media in the DPOY race. While highly unlikely, Baun could overtake Patrick Surtain II or TJ Watt. It’s still a breath of fresh air to see an Eagles linebacker not only play this well but also get recognition for his play.
And to make things even more exciting for Eagles fans, Baun is hopeful for an extension to keep his place alongside Nakobe Dean on the Eagles’ defense.
“I love it here. I love the guys in this locker room. I love the organization”
Pro Bowl LB Zach Baun says he hopes to remain with the Eagles past this season pic.twitter.com/JM5aijkq7s
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 2, 2025
3rd Times The Charm
It would have been ludicrous if Saquon Barkley hadn’t been named to be his 3rd Pro Bowl after becoming the 9th player in NFL history to rush for over 2000 yards.
There are conflicting opinions over whether or not Saquon should play in this weekend’s season finale against his former team in pursuit of Eric Dickerson Rushing’s Yard record.
But Saquon has already cemented himself as the NFL’s Offensive Player Of The Year, regardless of whether he plays or not this weekend. Sitting at -10000 on Bet365, with Ja’Marr Chase at +2500.
It seems like paying a running back worked surprisingly well for the Eagles; with 2 more years on the contract, I’d say you could call it a success after year 1.
Landon Dickerson is joining Saquon in his 3rd selection for the Pro Bowl, having only missed 4 games since being drafted by the Eagles in 2021. Landon has become a staple to the Eagles offensive line, alongside a Pro Bowl snub and Stoutland University’s #1 student.
Pave The Lane
The Eagles offensive line isn’t the same when Lane Johnson isn’t healthy. If the 14-23 record without the 12th year Right Tackle isn’t enough proof, perhaps the 102-55-1 record WITH #65 is.
And that’s exactly why Lane Johnson has been nominated to his 6th Pro Bowl.
Offensive Tacke island rate and performance when left on an island pic.twitter.com/su8I9CfKpD
— Timo Riske (@PFF_Moo) January 1, 2025
Lane ranks among the league’s best, with an 88.1 Pass Block Grade, ranked 7th/138 Tackles, and an 80 Run Block grade, ranked 11th/138.
Being able to play both tackles in huge 1-on-1 matchups, including against DPOY candidates like Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons & T.J. Watt, has allowed the Eagles to remain one of the best offensive lines years in and year out.
1st Alternates
While snubbed from the list of starters for the Pro Bowl, the following Eagles are listed as 1st alternates:
A.J. Brown
Missing three games didn’t help the Browns’ case, but his least productive season with the Eagles was his 1,079 receiving yards on only 67 receptions, with seven touchdowns. He fell just behind Terry McLaurin, who had 1,034 yards on 74 receptions and 12 touchdowns.
It is easy to understand why A.J.‘s production went down this year. Besides missing time, when you share the ball with the probable OPOY, another elite talent receiver and one of the league’s best mobile quarterbacks.
Josh Sweat
While his contract year didn’t come with a career-high in sacks, he may finish the season with 8 (unless he suits up on Sunday). Sweat remains one of the Eagles’ most consistent players on the defensive line. And if his play continues into the postseason.
The Eagles will be looking to sign an extension to fill Brandon Graham’s expected retirement in the future.
Jordan Mailata
It’s impressive that Mailata was snubbed from the Pro Bowl, with a 91.7 Pass Block Grade, ranked 2nd/138 Tackles. And a 94.9 Run Block Grade, ranked 1st/138 Tackles.
The Eagles are fortunate enough to have high-end tackles on both sides of the offensive line. But 4 of 5 starting offensive linemen were never going to be starters ALL.
Quinyon Mitchell
While Quinyon might fall short of DROY, the rookie cornerback provided more than Eagles fans could’ve ever expected. Ranking 28th among 219 corners with a coverage grade of 74. Proving to be another home run draft pick for the Eagles.
Do you think any Eagles players got left off the Pro Bowl team?
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