Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and cornerback Darius Slay were named to the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl. Also, quarterback Jalen confirmed he is a Pro Bowl alternate.
Hurts on being named an alternate:
“I think, the Pro Bowl is obviously the goal for a lot of players,” Hurts said Thursday during his video press conference. “It's the dream. It's a dream for many to be considered to be voted upon my peers. I guess starting out this way ain’t too bad. But it's a blessing, and it’s cool.”
For Kelce it’s his fifth Pro Bowl nod. The Birds have been playing well and lead the league in rushing.
Since Week 8, the Eagles are 5-2 and rank first in rushing yards per game (214.4), third-down efficiency (51.6 percent), scoring efficiency (drives that result in points, 52.9 percent), and explosive plays (80). The Eagles are also second in points per game (29.3) over that span.
In his second season with the team, Slay, who calls himself “Big Play Slay,” has lived up to the nickname, becoming the first Eagles cornerback to earn Pro Bowl honors since Asante Samuel following the 2010 season.
The team's nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, Slay is Pro Bowl-bound for the fourth time in his career.
Slay leads all NFL players with three defensive touchdowns, becoming just the second Eagle to accomplish the feat (Eagles Hall of Famer and Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist Eric Allen). He is the first Eagle, however, to score three times defensively in a four-game span. The Eagles won all three of those contests to help spark the team's turnaround in the second half of the season.
The NFL's leader in pass deflections since entering the league in 2013, Slay has 47 tackles, three interceptions, three touchdowns, and five total takeaways this year.
Slay is Pro Football Focus' No. 3-ranked cornerback in coverage this season, doing so while responsible for the opposing team's best pass catches on a week in, week out basis.
Although no confirmed as of this posting, Hurts is likely the second alternate behind Los Angeles Rams signal caller Matthew Stafford, who many thought should have made the Pro Bowl cut.
Pro Bowl rosters 2022: AFC selections
Offense
Pos. Player Team
QB Patrick Mahomes Chiefs
QB Justin Herbert Chargers
QB Lamar Jackson Ravens
RB Jonathan Taylor Colts
RB Nick Chubb Browns
RB Joe Mixon Bengals
WR Tyreek Hill Chiefs
WR Stefon Diggs Bills
WR Ja'Marr Chase Bengals
WR Keenan Allen Chargers
TE Travis Kelce Chiefs
TE Mark Andrews Ravens
FB Patrick Ricard Ravens
T Orlando Brown Chiefs
T Rashawn Slater Chargers
T Dion Dawkins Bills
G Quenton Nelson Colts
G Wyatt Teller Browns
G Joel Bitonio Browns
C Ryan Kelly Colts
C Corey Linsley Chargers
Defense
Pos. Player Team
DE Myles Garrett Browns
DE Maxx Crosby Raiders
DE Trey Hendrickson Bengals
ILB Cameron Heyward Steelers
ILB Chris Jones Chiefs
ILB DeForest Buckner Colts
ILB Darius Leonard Colts
ILB Denzel Perryman Raiders
OLB Joey Bosa Chargers
OLB T.J. Watt Steelers
OLB Matt Judon Patriots
CB Denzel Ward Browns
CB J.C. Jackson Patriots
CB Kenny Moore II Colts
CB Xavien Howard Dolphins
FS Kevin Byard Titans
SS Derwin James Chargers
SS Tyrann Mathieu Chiefs
Special Teams
Pos. Player Team
LS Luke Rhodes Colts
P A.J. Cole Raiders
K Justin Tucker Ravens
RS Devin Duvernay Ravens
ST Matthew Slater Patriots
Pro Bowl rosters 2022: NFC selections
Offense
Pos. Player Team
QB Tom Brady Buccaneers
QB Aaron Rodgers Packers
QB Kyler Murray Cardinals
RB Dalvin Cook Vikings
RB James Conner Cardinals
RB Alvin Kamara Saints
WR Cooper Kupp Rams
WR Davante Adams Packers
WR Justin Jefferson Vikings
WR Deebo Samuel 49ers
TE George Kittle 49ers
TE Kyle Pitts Falcons
FB Kyle Juszczyk 49ers
T Trent Williams 49ers
T Tristan Wirfs Buccaneers
T Tyron Smith Cowboys
G Zack Martin Cowboys
G Brandon Scherff Washington
G Ali Marpet Buccaneers
C Jason Kelce Eagles
C Ryan Jensen Buccaneers
Defense
Pos. Player Team
DE Nick Bosa 49ers
DE Brian Burns Panthers
DE Cameron Jordan Saints
ILB Aaron Donald Rams
ILB Jonathan Allen Washington
ILB Kenny Clark Packers
LB Micah Parsons Cowboys
LB Bobby Wagner Seahawks
OLB Chandler Jones Cardinals
OLB Robert Quinn Bears
OLB Shaquil Barrett Buccaneers
CB Trevon Diggs Cowboys
CB Jalen Ramsey Rams
CB Darius Slay Eagles
CB Marshon Lattimore Saints
FS Quandre Diggs Seahawks
SS Budda Baker Cardinals
SS Harrison Smith Vikings
Special Teams
Pos. Player Team
LS Josh Harris Falcons
P Bryan Anger Cowboys
K Matt Gay Rams
RS Jakeem Grant Bears
ST J.T. Gray Saints
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