Eagles' six players from roster, nine alternates selected to Pro Bowl, but were there anyone snubbed?
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Philadelphia Eagles make NFL record by having six players from their roster selected to the 2022 Pro Bowl
Eagles' six players, nine alternates make Pro Bowl roster; Who got left out?
The Philadelphia Eagles have made history by having six players from their roster selected to the 2022 Pro Bowl, breaking the NFL record for most players from one team selected to the event. The team's six starters - quarterback Nick Foles, wide receivers Nelson Agholor and Jordan Matthews, running back Derrius Guice, tight end Trevor Godfrey, and linebacker Chaseyr Jones - will represent the Eagles alongside nine alternates from their practice squad.
While the selectio of the Eagles' players is a testament to their strong season, some players and fans were left feeling that they may have been overlooked. Here are some of those who made it to the Pro Bowl despite feeling they deserved more consideration:
* Offensive lineman Zach Banner, who made four Pro Bowl appearances in the past five years, has two months left on his contract and could be in danger of not being re-signed.
* Wide receiver Saquon Barkley, who was a key member of the Giants' Super Bowl-winning team last year, would have easily qualified for the Pro Bowl as a backup if he had joined the Eagles.
* Running back Lane Ellard, who made three Pro Bowls with the Packers, could have easily been included in the Eagles' roster if he had played more consistently this season.
* Defensive end Robert Blanton, who was a key member of the Falcons' defense last year, would have been a strong contender for the Pro Bowl if he had been healthy throughout the season.
Overall, the selection of the Eagles' players is a positive development for the franchise, but there were certainly others who felt they did not receive fair play. The question remains, however, whether the NFL will take steps to ensure such situations do not happen again in the future.
