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Patrick Queen among 7 Ravens to to participate in these Pro Bowl events

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The Ravens were the NFL’s best team during the regular season, and the AFC power was properly represented on the Pro Bowl team, with seven players named.

Baltimore’s Pro Bowlers were quarterback Lamar Jackson, linebacker Roquan Smith, safety Kyle Hamilton, defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, center Tyler Linderbaum, linebacker Patrick Queen, and kicker Justin Tucker.

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 4, 2024

It’s the first time for Hamilton, Madubuike, Queen, and Linderbaum – all players General Manager Eric DeCosta drafted.

The Pro Bowl Games get underway Thursday, and every player selected except Lamar Jackson will be participating in Pro Bowl skills challenges.

Flag & Skills Participants Announced for 2024 Pro Bowl Games Presented by Verizon

Feb 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A closeup of the engraving on the Pro Bowl at the 2023 Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL announced today the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl players who will participate in the NFL Flag football game and the 11 unique skills competitions during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon.

In addition to Sunday’s event, ESPN will air the Pro Bowl Skills Show live from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET tonight (Feb. 1) in the Nicholson Fieldhouse at the University of Central Florida. A made-for-TV event, the Pro Bowl Skills Show – hosted by Laura Rutledge along with Ryan Clark, Dan Orlovsky, Marcus Spears and Robert Griffin III – will feature the NFL’s top players participating in unique competitions that showcase their on-field and off-field skills.

The Pro Bowl Games skills competitions will have cumulative scoring leading up to the Flag football games on Sunday.

Scoring for the Pro Bowl Games works in the following way:

The winning conference of each skill competition earns three points towards their team’s overall score, with points available across the 11 skills events.

Points from the Flag game (four, 12-minute quarters played on Sunday) will be added to points earned from Skills competitions to determine the winning conference for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.

The winning conference at the conclusion of the Flag game will be crowned the winner of the Pro Bowl Games.

A staple of the annual AFC vs. NFC competition, the NFL’s top players are set to participate in the following new and fan-favorite Pro Bowl skills competitions that showcase their football and non-football skills:

Best Catch

Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (32) defends against Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Best Catch will feature one player from each conference, as they show off their creativity, inventiveness and talent. Each player will have three attempts to secure their catch. Fans will vote online to determine their favorite catch, and the player with the highest number of votes will earn three points for his conference.

AFC — David Njoku (CLE)

NFC — Puka Nacua (LAR)

Precision Passing presented by Lowe’s:

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks off the field after loss to Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Each of the conference’s three quarterbacks will battle it out in a one-minute accuracy competition, as they attempt to accumulate points by hitting as many targets as possible. In the second round, the highest scoring quarterback from each conference will take turns hitting as many targets as possible on six throws each. The quarterback with the highest score earns three points for his conference.

Gardner Minshew (IND)

Jalen Hurts (PHI)

C.J. Stroud (HOU)

Baker Mayfield (TB)

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA)

Geno Smith (SEA)

Closest to the Pin:

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) breaks free for a big gain as New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) closes in during the second half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 17, 2023.

This golf accuracy competition will feature five players from each conference. They will drive the golf ball, working to hit it as close to the hole as possible. The winner will earn three points for his conference.

AJ Cole (LV)

Bryan Anger (DAL)

Kyle Hamilton (BAL)

Jake Ferguson (DAL)

Alec Ingold (MIA)

Jaylon Johnson (CHI)

Raheem Mostert (MIA)

Julian Love (SEA)

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (CLE)

Darius Slay (PHI)

High Stakes

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 10: DaRon Bland #26 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Starting off with two footballs in hand, each player will attempt to catch punts from a JUGS machine. Each player that succeeds in catching the football without dropping others will advance to the next round and attempt to catch an additional football. The most sure-handed player who catches the most footballs wins.

Jermaine Johnson (NYJ)

DaRon Bland (DAL)

Miles Killebrew (PIT)

Nick Bellore (SEA)

Marvin Mims (DEN)

Sam LaPorta (DET)

Justin Simmons (DEN)

Rashid Shaheed (NO)

Denzel Ward (CLE)

Devon Witherspoon (SEA)

Snap Shots:

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Head coach Nick Sirianni and Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles hug during the NFC Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Each of the conference’s long snapper and centers snap balls at targets of various sizes and point values in a 45-second accuracy contest. Snapping from 13 yards away, the conference with the highest cumulative score between their three players wins.

Ryan Kelly (IND)

Andrew DePaola (MIN)

Tyler Linderbaum (BAL)

Jason Kelce (PHI)

Ross Matiscik (JAX)

Erik McCoy* (NO)

Epic Pro Bowl Dodgeball presented by Bud Light

Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

A multi-round tournament of classic dodgeball featuring four teams of seven players. In the first match, the AFC offense will face the NFC defense, and in the second game, the NFC offense squares off with the AFC defense. The winner of each game will earn three points for their conference.

Offense

Keenan Allen (LAC)

Offense

Jahmyr Gibbs (DET)

Offense

Ja’Marr Chase (CIN)

Offense

C.J. Ham (MIN)

Offense

James Cook (BUF)

Offense

CeeDee Lamb (DAL)

Offense

Stefon Diggs (BUF)

Offense

DK Metcalf (SEA)

Offense

Evan Engram (JAX)

Offense

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET)

Offense

Derrick Henry (TEN)

Offense

D’Andre Swift (PHI)

Offense

Tyreek Hill (MIA)

Offense

Kyren Williams (LAR)

Defense

Josh Allen (JAX)

Defense

Budda Baker (ARI)

Defense

Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT)

Defense

Jessie Bates (ATL)

Defense

Sauce Gardner (NYJ)

Defense

Demario Davis (NO)

Defense

Patrick Queen (BAL)

Defense

Danielle Hunter (MIN)

Defense

Jalen Ramsey (MIA)

Defense

Micah Parsons (DAL)

Defense

Roquan Smith (BAL)

Defense

Haason Reddick (PHI)

Defense

Pat Surtain II (DEN)

Defense

Bobby Wagner (SEA)

Sunday, Feb. 4: Kick Tac Toe:

Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Each team’s kicker will compete in a giant Tic-Tac-Toe competition to showcase their skills. The first kicker to complete a connecting line of three squares or hit five squares total will be declared the winner and earn three points for his conference.

Justin Tucker (BAL)

Brandon Aubrey (DAL)

Move the Chains:

Oct 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

This offensive and defensive linemen strength and speed competition takes strategy and teamwork. Each team of five players must work together to move 3,000 pounds of weights off a massive wall and be the first team to pull that 2,000-pound wall across the finish line. The winner will earn three points for their conference.

Will Anderson (HOU)

Demarcus Lawrence (DAL)

Terron Armstead (MIA)

Penei Sewell (DET)

Myles Garrett (CLE

Montez Sweat (CHI)

Laremy Tunsil (HOU)

Tyler Smith (DAL)

Kevin Zeitler (BAL)

Tristan Wirfs (TB)

Gridiron Gauntlet presented by Snickers:

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tries to tackle Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

A full-field relay race between six AFC players and six NFC players who show off their athletic prowess in a challenging obstacle course. They’ll break through walls and crawl under doors, among other obstacles, to get to the final sled push across the field with the ultimate goal of finishing first. The winning team of each race will earn their conference three points.

Will Anderson (HOU)

Kenny Clark (GB)

Terron Armstead (MIA)

Aidan Hutchinson (DET)

DeForest Buckner (IND)

Demarcus Lawrence (DAL)

Trey Hendrickson (CIN)

Chris Lindstrom (ATL)

Wyatt Teller (CLE)

Penei Sewell (DET)

Laremy Tunsil (HOU)

Tristan Wirfs (TB)

Dion Dawkins (BUF)

Derrick Brown (CAR)

Myles Garrett (CLE)

Andrew DePaola (MIN)

Justin Madubuike (BAL)

Landon Dickerson (PHI)

Ross Matiscik (JAX)

Lane Johnson (PHI)

Quenton Nelson (IND)

Dexter Lawrence (NYG)

Quinnen Williams (NYJ)

Montez Sweat (CHI)

Madden NFL Head-to-Head

Dec 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the ball after a catch during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

For the fourth consecutive year, EA SPORTS will host the Madden NFL Head-to-Head Pro Bowl Games event. Two players will represent the NFC and defend their title against the AFC played in Madden NFL 24 using the official 2024 Pro Bowl Games rosters. New this year, the winning team will earn their conference three points.

Tyreek Hill (MIA)

Puka Nacua (LAR)

David Njoku (CLE)

Micah Parsons (DAL)

Tug-of-War presented by Toyota

Oct 15, 2023; London, United Kingdom;Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) and linebacker Patrick Queen (6) in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New this year, Tug-of-War is a five-on-five demonstration of teamwork, strength and strategy. Positioned above a foam pit, players are challenged to pull backwards on the rope, attempting to move the opposing team in their direction. The competition will be the best of three, and the winner who pulls the opposing team across the marker twice gains three points.

DeForest Buckner (IND)

Bryan Anger (DAL)

AJ Cole (LV)

Kenny Clark (GB)

Dion Dawkins (BUF)

Landon Dickerson (PHI)

Quenton Nelson (IND)

Lane Johnson (PHI)

Wyatt Teller (CLE)

Chris Lindstrom (ATL)

Trey Hendrickson (CIN)

Brandon Aubrey (DAL)