Quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry have both dropped out of the league’s weeklong skills competitions and flag football game in Orlando, Florida. Jackson has been replaced by New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye, while Buffalo Bills running back James Cook will take Henry’s spot.

"As long as Lamar is here, you'll have a shot every year at getting a Super Bowl," Ricard said. "That's the main thing; as long as Lamar is here, he has a good group of guys around him that play hard for him, that's all he needs."

The Pro Bowl roster is going through some significant changes based on players who are dropping out or will be involved in the upcoming Super Bowl. A big change has now been added in the form of AFC quarterbacks.

The NFL had previously announced the complete rosters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, a week-long celebration of player skills highlighted by a flag football game between the AFC and NFC. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Patriots running back James

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the latest player to opt out of the Pro Bowl. He was selected for the NFL's annual All-Star Game but won't play in it this weekend. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was named Jackson's replacement.