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Ravens' Zay Flowers Leads Six Pro Bowl Selections

12/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Baltimore Ravens have six players selected for the 2026 Pro Bowl, including wide receiver Zay Flowers, who earns his second consecutive selection.
Zay Flowers recorded 1,043 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season, becoming the first Ravens receiver with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
Other Pro Bowl selections include safety Kyle Hamilton, fullback Patrick Ricard, linebacker Roquan Smith, punter Jordan Stout, and center Tyler Linderbaum.
Despite these accolades, the Ravens have a disappointing 7-8 record and face challenges in making the playoffs.
The Pro Bowl is scheduled for February 3, 2026, in San Francisco.

History

Historical Context

The NFL established the Pro Bowl in 1970 as an all-star game to enhance league visibility following the AFL-NFL merger. The inaugural game featured the West defeating the East 16-13. Zay Flowers' achievement of back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons highlights individual talent, yet the Baltimore Ravens' 7-8 record reflects the ongoing challenge of achieving team success in professional football.

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Story summary

The Baltimore Ravens have six players selected for the 2026 Pro Bowl, including wide receiver Zay Flowers, who earns his second consecutive selection.
Zay Flowers recorded 1,043 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season, becoming the first Ravens receiver with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
Other Pro Bowl selections include safety Kyle Hamilton, fullback Patrick Ricard, linebacker Roquan Smith, punter Jordan Stout, and center Tyler Linderbaum.
Despite these accolades, the Ravens have a disappointing 7-8 record and face challenges in making the playoffs.
The Pro Bowl is scheduled for February 3, 2026, in San Francisco.

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