Zay Flowers makes Ravens franchise history with his Pro Bowl selection

Zay Flowers became the first Baltimore Ravens wide receiver in franchise history to earn a Pro Bowl selection

The Baltimore Ravens have a rich tradition and history in the NFL, but the wide receiver position has lacked star power and elite production. However, it ended with the selection of Zay Flowers in 2023.

The former Boston College pass catcher was solid as a rookie but took a significant leap in year two, earning his first Pro Bowl nod. This is history for Flowers and the Ravens, as he became the first Ravens wide receiver to earn a Pro Bowl nod in franchise history.

Baltimore has names like Derrick Mason, Torrey Smith, Mark Clayton, Qadry Ismail, Travis Taylor, Anquan Boldin, Steve Smith, Hollywood Brown, Rashod Bateman, and others who never earn a Pro Bowl nod with the Ravens.

Flowers has a team-high 73 receptions and four touchdowns, and his 1,047 receiving yards are the sixth-most in the AFC.

His 1,905 career receiving yards are already 16th in franchise history, and his eyes should look toward teammate Mark Andrews, who’s currently third in franchise history with 5,476 career receiving yards.

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Ravens OL Kevin Zeitler named to the Pro Bowl for first time in his career

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Kevin Zeitler has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad for the first time in his career

It shouldn’t have to be as an alternate, but Ravens offensive guard Kevin Zeitler will make the trip to his first Pro Bowl after being announced as Joe Thuney’s replacement on the AFC squad.

Zeitler finished second among offensive guards in the initial fan voting, and he was among the highest rated guards in 2023 per PFF.

Eagles’ Jason Kelce led all NFC centers in Pro Bowl votes

#Eagles legend Jason #Kelce has officially been named to the #ProBowl after leading all #NFC centers in #ProBowl votes via @thacover2NFL #FlyEaglesFly

The Eagles are guaranteed to have at least one player represent them in the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl, as Jason Kelce led all NFC centers in total votes with 98,380, NFL communications announced.

The official Pro Bowl rosters will be announced on Wednesday, December 22, live on NFL Network’s Pro Bowl special “NFL Total Access: Pro Bowl Players Revealed presented by Panini Trading Cards” at 8:00 PM ET.

The Chiefs, Cowboys, 49ers, Patriots, and Packers led all NFL teams with the most Pro Bowl votes.

Roster selections were determined by the consensus votes of fans, players, and coaches. Each group’s vote counts one-third toward determining the 88 All-Star players.

The top-five vote-getters regardless of position were as followed.

1. RB — Jonathan Taylor — Indianapolis Colts
265,370

2. DE — Nick Bosa — San Francisco 49ers
264,687

3. TE — Travis Kelce — Kansas City Chiefs
262,540

4. FB — Kyle Juszczyk — San Francisco 49ers
244,714

5. CB — Trevon Diggs — Dallas Cowboys
242,900

The 2022 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 6, at 3:00 PM ET and will be televised on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and simulcast on ABC. Tickets are available now on ProBowl.com and will allow fans special benefits on gameday including access to the Pro Bowl Red Carpet and other family-friendly activities.

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