The NFL Pro Bowl skills competition is back in 2023, and several of the game's biggest stars will be putting their talents on display before partaking in the flag football games to end the weekend.
Eight different events between Thursday and Sunday will showcase the stars' skills. On Thursday, there will be a dodgeball game, a lightning round of various challenges, a golf longest drive competition, a precision passing competition and the first round of the best catch competition.
On Sunday, the best catch competition will wrap up, there will be the gridiron gauntlet of a long relay race, kick tac toe between kickers, and move the chains, which will be a big game of tug-of-war. All that builds up to Sunday night's flag football games.
MORE: Rules, scoring & more for all eight NFL Pro Bowl skills contests
Who will be participating in each event? Here's what you need to know.
NFL Pro Bowl skills participants 2023
Dodgeball
AFC Offense
- Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals
- Nick Chubb, Browns
- Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
- Josh Jacobs, Raiders
- Mark Andrews, Ravens
- Dawson Knox, Bills
AFC Defense
- Myles Garrett, Browns
- Maxx Crosby, Raiders
- Sauce Gardner, Jets
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers
- Roquan Smith, Ravens
- Marlon Humphrey, Ravens
NFC Offense
- Saquon Barkley, Giants
- Dalvin Cook, Vikings
- CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
- George Kittle, 49ers
- Kyle Juszczyk, 49ers
- Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
NFC Defense
- Demario Davis, Saints
- Jaire Alexander, Packers
- Trevon Diggs, Cowboys
- Micah Parsons, Cowboys
- Jalen Ramsey, Rams
- Tariq Woolen, Seahawks
Lightning round
AFC
- Quinnen Williams, Jets, and Mitch Morse, BIlls
- Joel Bitonio, Browns, and Pat Surtain II, Broncos
- Laremy Tunsil, Texans, and Ben Jones, Titans
- Jamal Agnew, Jaguars, and Justin Hardee, Jets
- Bradley Chubb, Dolphins, and Rodger Saffold, Bills
- Matt Milano, Bills, and Jeffrey Simmons, Titans
- Wyatt Teller, Browns, and Derrick Henry, Titans
- Dion Dawkins, Bills, and Patrick Ricard, Ravens
- Cam Heyward, Steelers, and Trey Hendrickson, Bengals
- Terron Armstead, Dolphins, and Xavien Howard, Dolphins
NFC
- Frank Ragnow, Lions, and Budda Baker, Cardinals
- Chris Lindstrom, Falcons, and Brian Burns, Panthers
- KaVonte Turpin, Cowboys, and Jeremy Reaves, Commanders
- Penei Sewell, Lions, and Cam Jordan, Saints
- Terry McLaurin, Commanders, and Fred Warner, 49ers
- Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers, and Demarcus Lawrence, Cowboys
- Talanoa Hufanga, 49ers, and Quandre Diggs, Seahawks
- Dexter Lawrence, Giants, and Zack Martin, Cowboys
- Tyler Biadasz, Cowboys, and Danielle Hunter, Vikings
- Trent Williams, 49ers, and Elgton Jenkins, Packers
Longest drive
AFC
- Justin Tucker, Ravens
- Jordan Poyer, Bills
- C.J. Mosley, Jets
- Davante Adams, Raiders
- Matt Judon, Patriots
NFC
- Jonathan Allen, Commanders
- Tress Way, Commanders
- Daron Payne, Commanders
- T.J. Hockenson, Vikings
- Za'Darius Smith, Vikings
Precision passing
AFC
- Tyler Huntley, Ravens
- Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
- Derek Carr, Raiders
NFC
- Geno Smith, Seahawks
- Kirk Cousins, Vikings
- Jared Goff, Lions
Best catch
AFC
- Pat Surtain II, Broncos
- Stefon Diggs, Bills
NFC
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions
- Justin Jefferson, Vikings
Gridiron gauntlet
AFC
- Joel Bitonio, Browns
- Myles Garrett, Browns
- Nick Chubb, Browns
- Cam Heyward, Steelers
- Dion Dawkins, Bills
NFC
- Penei Sewell, Lions
- Brian Burns, Panthers
- Saquon Barkley, Giants
- Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers
- Cam Jordan, Saints
Kick tac toe
AFC
- Kicker: Justin Tucker, Ravens
- Punter: A.J. Cole, Raiders
- Long snapper: Morgan Cox, Titans
NFC
- Kicker: Jason Myers, Seahawks
- Punter: Tress Way, Commanders
- Long snapper: Andrew DePaola, Vikings
Move the chains
AFC Team 1
- Quinnen Williams, Jets
- Trey Hendrickson, Bengals
- Laremy Tunsil, Texans
- Terron Armstead, Dolphins
- Jeffrey Simmons, Titans
AFC Team 2
- Maxx Crosby, Raiders
- Rodger Saffold, Bills
- Ben Jones, Titans
- Mitch Morse, Bills
- Wyatt Teller, Browns
NFC Team 1
- Jonathan Allen, Commanders
- Frank Ragnow, Lions
- Chris Lindstrom, Falcons
- Trent Williams, 49ers
- Demarcus Lawrence, Cowboys
NFC Team 2
- Dexter Lawrence, Giants
- Daron Payne, Commanders
- Zack Martin, Cowboys
- Elgton Jenkins, Packers
- Tyler Biadasz, Cowboys
NFL Pro Bowl schedule 2023
- Dates: Thursday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 5
- Times: 7 p.m. ET (Thursday) | 3 p.m. ET (Sunday)
- TV channel (U.S.): ESPN (Thursday) | ESPN, ABC, Disney XD (Sunday)
- TV channel (Canada): TSN1 (Sunday)
- Live stream: ESPN+, fuboTV
There are two broadcasting days for the skills competitions: Thursday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 5.
Five events will be broadcast each day, with the Pro Bowl flag football games closing out Pro Bowl week events on Sunday afternoon.
Here's the schedule for this week's Pro Bowl games:
Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. ET
| Event | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgeball | ESPN | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
| Lightning round | ESPN | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
| Longest drive | ESPN | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
| Precision passing | ESPN | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
| Best catch Round 1 | ESPN | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
Sunday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m. ET
| Event | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Best catch final | ESPN, ABC, Disney XD | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
| Gridiron Gauntlet | ESPN, ABC, Disney XD | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
| Kick Tac Toe | ESPN, ABC, Disney XD | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
| Move the Chains | ESPN, ABC, Disney XD | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
| Flag football games | ESPN, ABC, Disney XD | fuboTV, ESPN+ |
AFC Pro Bowl roster 2023
| Player | Position | Team |
| Patrick Mahomes* | QB | Chiefs |
| Josh Allen** | QB | Bills |
| Joe Burrow | QB | Bengals |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | Jaguars |
| Tyler Huntley | QB | Ravens |
| Derek Carr | QB | Raiders |
| Nick Chubb | RB | Browns |
| Josh Jacobs | RB | Raiders |
| Derrick Henry | RB | Titans |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | Ravens |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | Dolphins |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | Bills |
| Davante Adams | WR | Raiders |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | Bengals |
| Travis Kelce* | TE | Chiefs |
| Mark Andrews | TE | Ravens |
| Dawson Knox | TE | Bills |
| Laremy Tunsil | T | Texans |
| Terron Armstead | T | Dolphins |
| Orlando Brown* | T | Chiefs |
| Dion Dawkins | T | Bills |
| Joel Bitonio | G | Browns |
| Quenton Nelson** | G | Colts |
| Joe Thuney* | G | Chiefs |
| Rodger Saffold | G | Bills |
| Wyatt Teller | G | Browns |
| Creed Humphrey | C | Chiefs |
| Mitch Morse | C | Bills |
| Ben Jones | C | Titans |
| Myles Garrett | DE | Browns |
| Maxx Crosby | DE | Raiders |
| Trey Hendrickson | DE | Bengals |
| Chris Jones* | DT | Chiefs |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | Jets |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | Titans |
| Matt Judon | LB | Patriots |
| Khalil Mack | LB | Chargers |
| T.J. Watt** | LB | Steelers |
| Matt Milano | LB | Bills |
| Roquan Smith | LB | Ravens |
| C.J. Mosley | LB | Jets |
| Ahmad Gardner | CB | Jets |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | Broncos |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | Ravens |
| Xavien Howard | CB | Dolphins |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | S | Steelers |
| Derwin James | S | Chargers |
| Jordan Poyer | S | Bills |
| Justin Tucker | K | Ravens |
| Tommy Townsend* | P | Chiefs |
| A.J. Cole | P | Raiders |
| Devin Duvernay** | KR | Ravens |
| Jamal Agnew | KR | Jaguars |
| Morgan Cox | LS | Titans |
| Justin Hardee | ST | Jets |
* - Not playing due to Super Bowl berth
** - Not playing due to injury
Peyton Manning will be coaching the AFC during the skills competitions, with Ray Lewis as defensive coordinator and Diana Flores — the quarterback of the Mexico Women's Flag Football Team — serving as offensive coordinator.
NFC Pro Bowl roster 2023
| Player | Position | Team |
| Jalen Hurts* | QB | Eagles |
| Geno Smith | QB | Seahawks |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | Vikings |
| Jared Goff | QB | Lions |
| Saquon Barkley | RB | Giants |
| Tony Pollard** | RB | Cowboys |
| Miles Sanders* | RB | Eagles |
| Dalvin Cook | RB | Vikings |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 49ers |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | Vikings |
| A.J. Brown* | WR | Eagles |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | Cowboys |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | Commanders |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | Lions |
| George Kittle | TE | 49ers |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | Vikings |
| Trent Williams | OT | 49ers |
| Lane Johnson* | OT | Eagles |
| Tritan Wirfs | OT | Buccaneers |
| Penei Sewell | OT | Lions |
| Zack Martin | G | Cowboys |
| Landon Dickerson* | G | Eagles |
| Chris Lindstrom | G | Falcons |
| Elgton Jenkins | G | Packers |
| Jason Kelce* | C | Eagles |
| Frank Ragnow | C | Lions |
| Tyler Biadasz | C | Cowboys |
| Nick Bosa | DE | 49ers |
| Brian Burns | DE | Panthers |
| Demarcus Lawrence | DE | Cowboys |
| Aaron Donald | DT | Rams |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | Commanders |
| Dexter Lawrence | DT | Giants |
| Micah Parsons | LB | Cowboys |
| Za'Darius Smith | LB | Vikings |
| Haason Reddick* | LB | Eagles |
| Danielle Hunter | LB | Vikings |
| Fred Warner | LB | 49ers |
| Demario Davis | LB | Saints |
| Darius Slay* | CB | Eagles |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | Cowboys |
| Tariq Woolen | CB | Seahawks |
| Jaire Alexander | CB | Packers |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | Rams |
| Quandre Diggs | S | Seahawks |
| Budda Baker | S | Cardinals |
| Talanoa Hufanga | S | 49ers |
| Jason Myers | K | Seahawks |
| Tress Way | P | Commanders |
| KaVontae Turpin | KR | Cowboys |
| Andrew DePaola | LS | Vikings |
| Jeremy Reaves | ST | Commanders |
* - Not playing due to Super Bowl berth
Eli Manning is coaching the NFC side. Former Cowboys pass-rusher DeMarcus Ware will call plays for the defense, while U.S. Women's Flag Football Team QB Vanita Crouch will call plays for offense.
Pro Bowl 2023 alternates
With numerous players set to miss the Pro Bowl Games because of injury or the Super Bowl, alternates have been called in to participate.
Alternates who have already been bumped up to the roster include Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter, Packers guard Elgton Jenkins, Lions tackle Penei Sewell, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Vikings running back Dalvin Cook.
The AFC alternates are Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, Ravens QB Tyler Huntley, Bills tight end Dawson Knox, Bills tackle Dion Dawkins, Bills guard Rodger Saffold, Browns guard Wyatt Teller, Titans center Ben Jones, Bills linebacker Matt Milano, Raiders punter A.J. Cole and Jaguars kick returner Jamal Agnew.
