Danielle Hunter might not be headed to Orlando on the initial wave of Pro Bowl votes, but he’s a phone call away from packing his bags to join his teammates.
So are five other Houston Texans players.
Hunter (first alternate), punter Tommy Townsend (first), defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (second), quarterback C.J. Stroud (third), kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn (fourth), and defensive back Jimmie Ward (fourth), were named Pro Bowl alternates. They will be candidates to join the Pro Bowl roster if other players drop out.
Our alternates for the Pro Bowl Games 😤 pic.twitter.com/ROYYo8pwG4
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 2, 2025
The Texans saw four players named to the active AFC roster after promising seasons for the AFC South Champions. Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and wide receiver Nico Collins were first-time additions, while offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil notched his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl nod and second start.
Running back Joe Mixon, who’s seven yards shy of becoming the first Texans player since 2019 to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, also was named to the Pro Bowl roster as a backup.
Lots of deserving players but sure seems like fan voting & name carried Maxx Crosby to the Pro Bowl over Danielle Hunter. Per NGS:
Crosby: 53 QB pressures, 12.3% pressure %, 7.5 sacks
Hunter: 90 QB pressures, 19.3% pressure %, 12.0 sacks
Hunter should be there #HTownMade pic.twitter.com/QSYG5zCGe6
— John Crumpler (@JohnHCrumpler) January 2, 2025
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon will again include an International NFL Flag Championship Tournament featuring top youth teams from around the world, underscoring the NFL’s commitment to the global growth and accessibility of flag football ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Taking place over two days in Orlando, Fla., the skills challenges will be broadcast live on Thursday, Jan. 30, on ESPN from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT and continue Sunday, Feb. 2, culminating in flag football.
