New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was named a Pro Bowl alternate on Tuesday. The UNC product will be replacing Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who declined to participate in the game.
Supporters of Edelman’s Hall of Fame bid will point to his postseason prowess.
Brenden Schooler was set to be the lone New England Patriots player at this year's Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, but has dropped out due to an injury.
Mike Pellegrino, who spent the last six seasons as Patriots CBs coach, will not be returning to the team in 2025. He coached 3 All-Pros (Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson, Christian Gonzalez).
Patriots fans watching Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and the Eagles will be able to see several former players in New Orleans.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's play during the 2024 season was a rare bright spot in New England and it has helped land him a spot in the Pro Bowl as a replacement player.
The New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs have been the NFL's only two dynasties in the free agency and salary cap era.
Russell Wilson, AKA ‘Mr. Unlimited,’ is on his way to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Wilson will replace Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, who pulled out of the contest with a wrist injury. Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson also withdrew from the Pro Bowl Games, with New England Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye replacing him.
The New England Patriots won three Super Bowls in the early part of the 2000s before they selected Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft and converted him to wide receiver.
In his absence, New England rookie Drake Maye has been selected to join the roster in representing the AFC according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. "Drake Maye is replacing Josh Allen, who opted out of the Pro Bowl," Meirov said on X.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will get his first taste of the NFL's Pro Bowl Games on Thursday night.