Dec 23, 2025

šŸˆ Chiefs’ Kelce tops fan vote as NFL releases 2026 Pro Bowl Games rosters

Posted Dec 23, 2025 3:19 PM
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce addresses the media after the team's NFL football practice Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce addresses the media after the team's NFL football practice Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The National Football League on Tuesday released the full AFC and NFC rosters for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, with the Kansas City Chiefs again at the center of the spotlight after tight end Travis Kelce led all players in fan voting for the second consecutive season.

Kelce anchors a strong Chiefs presence on the AFC roster, joined by guard Trey Smith, center Creed Humphrey and defensive tackle Chris Jones. Humphrey and Jones were named starters, continuing a trend of Kansas City regulars earning Pro Bowl recognition during the franchise’s sustained run of success.

Across the league, the Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks tied for a league-high six selections each. The Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles followed with five apiece.

The NFC roster is led by quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams, who was named the starter, along with standout skill players such as Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs, San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey and wide receivers Puka Nacua of the Rams and Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Lions. Tight ends Trey McBride of Arizona and George Kittle of San Francisco headline the position group.

Detroit and Philadelphia were particularly well represented defensively on the NFC side. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and linebacker Jack Campbell were named starters, while the Eagles placed multiple players on the roster, including defensive tackle Jalen Carter and linebacker Zack Baun. San Francisco also featured prominently, with veterans Kyle Juszczyk, Trent Williams and several special teams selections.

For the first time, the Pro Bowl Games will be held during Super Bowl week. The 2026 edition, powered by Verizon, moves to Super Bowl LX week in the San Francisco Bay Area, replacing its traditional standalone weekend.

The event will air live Tuesday, Feb. 3, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The AFC-NFC flag football game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will also air on Disney XD and ESPN Deportes.

The Pro Bowl Games continue the NFL’s modernized all-star format, emphasizing skills competitions and flag football. For Kansas City, the selections further reinforce the Chiefs’ league-wide profile, with Kelce once again finishing atop the fan vote and multiple teammates earning spots among the NFL’s elite.

2026 PRO BOWL GAMES ROSTERS (starters denoted by *)

AFC ROSTER

Offense

Quarterbacks (3) Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills* Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers Drake Maye, New England Patriots

Running Backs (3) Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts* De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Fullback (1) Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens*

Wide Receivers (4) Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals* Nico Collins, Houston Texans* Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos

Tight Ends (2) Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders* Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Offensive Tackles (3) Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos* Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills* Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers

Offensive Guards (3) Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos* Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts* Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

Centers (2) Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs* Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens

Defense

Defensive Ends (3) Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans* Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns* Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders

Defensive Tackles (3) Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs* Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans* Zach Allen, Denver Broncos

Outside Linebackers (3) Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos* T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers* Tuli Tuipulotu, Los Angeles Chargers

Inside/Middle Linebackers (2) Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens* Azeez Al-Shaair, Houston Texans

Cornerbacks (4) Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans* Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos* Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns

Free Safety (1) Jalen Ramsey, Pittsburgh Steelers*

Strong Safeties (2) Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens* Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers

Special Teams

Long Snapper (1) Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville Jaguars*

Punter (1) Jordan Stout, Baltimore Ravens*

Placekicker (1) Cameron Dicker, Los Angeles Chargers*

Return Specialist (1) Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans*

Special Teamer (1) Ben Skowronek, Pittsburgh Steelers*

NFC ROSTER

Offense

Quarterbacks (3) Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams* Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Running Backs (3) Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions* Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Fullback (1) Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers*

Wide Receivers (4) Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams* Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks* George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions

Tight Ends (2) Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals* George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

Offensive Tackles (3) Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions* Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers* Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers

Offensive Guards (3) Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys* Joe Thuney, Chicago Bears* Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons

Centers (2) Drew Dalman, Chicago Bears* Cam Jurgens, Philadelphia Eagles

Defense

Defensive Ends (3) Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions* Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers* Demarcus Lawrence, Seattle Seahawks

Defensive Tackles (3) Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles* Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks* Quinnen Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Outside Linebackers (3) Brian Burns, New York Giants* Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams* Byron Young, Los Angeles Rams

Inside/Middle Linebackers (2) Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions* Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles

Cornerbacks (4) Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers* Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks* Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles

Free Safeties (2) Kevin Byard, Chicago Bears* Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Strong Safety (1) Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals*

Special Teams

Long Snapper (1) Jon Weeks, San Francisco 49ers*

Punter (1) Tress Way, Washington Commanders*

Placekicker (1) Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys*

Return Specialist (1) Rashid Shaheed, Seattle Seahawks*

Special Teamer (1) Luke Gifford, San Francisco 49ers*