Bills' James Cook, Connor McGovern added to 2025 Pro Bowl
This is McGovern's first Pro Bowl selection, while this is Cook's second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl.
Bills RB James Cook and C Connor McGovern named to the 2025 Pro Bowl games' AFC roster
Bills RB James Cook and C Connor McGovern named to the 2025 Pro Bowl games' AFC roster
Cook replaces the Baltimore Ravens' Derrick Henry while McGovern replaces the Kansas City Chiefs' Creed Humphry.
The two will join teammate Dion Dawkins, who was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl. Josh Allen opted not to participate in this year's games, as did Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson. Russell Wilson and Drake Maye replaced them.
For the Bills, Cook had a breakout year. He tied a franchise record of 16 rushing touchdowns in a season. Even though his usage was down from last year, he accumulated over 1,250 all-purpose yards and 18 total touchdowns. He was a reliable option in the Bills backfield all season.
McGovern also proved reliable this season filling the shoes of former Bills center and team captain Mitch Morse. The Bills offensive line was one of the best in the NFL and allowed the least amount of sacks in the league.
You can catch Cook, McGovern, and Dawkins in the 2025 Pro Bowl at 3 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 2 on ESPN/ABC.
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