Christian McCaffrey, Tua Tagovailoa among biggest Pro Bowl snubs | Opinion

2023 NFL Pro Bowl rosters were revealed on Wednesday night, but there are always a handful of players who don’t make the cut.

Most players are selected due to standout seasons. Sometimes, other players are picked based on reputation within the league despite production.

And several others are simply left out, making Pro Bowl snubs one of the juiciest talking points among players and fans every year.

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Here’s a list of the biggest 2023 Pro Bowl snubs:

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey

The most obvious snub this season, McCaffery is fifth in the NFL with 1,550 yards from scrimmage, and he’s the only player in the NFL ranked 1-7 in the category not among Pro Bowl selections.

Maybe playing for two teams took away from McCaffrey’s bid? But since leaving the Carolina Panthers for the San Francisco 49ers, McCaffrey has transformed his new team’s offense, and has the 49ers in third place in the NFC playoff race.

The Chargers’ “political” bid to get Ekeler into the Pro Bowl didn’t work. And that’s a shame.The Eagles led the NFL with eight Pro Bowlers, but these four players have also been instrumental part of Philadelphia’s defense.

► Cornerback James Bradberry is one of the best cover guys in the league with 14 pass deflections (second in NFL), and leads the NFL with a 42.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks.

► Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has 10 sacks this season, while defensive end Josh Sweat as 9.5 sacks. Their teammate Haason Reddick earned the nod with 12 sacks.

► Safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson leads the NFL with six interceptions.

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Alex Highsmith

Of all players with at least 11 sacks this season, Highsmith is the only player snubbed from a Pro Bowl selection. He also leads the NFL with five forced fumbles this season.

Highsmith has shined in a season in which teammate J.J. Watt, the reigning defensive player of the year, missed significant time with an injury and still made the Pro Bowl.

Amon-Ra St. Brown among other Detroit Lions

It’s a shame the Detroit duo of St. Brown and Williams didn’t get any Pro Bowl love, as both have been instrumental parts in the Lions’ resurgence this season.

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