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Burrow Joins Flacco and Shedeur Sanders as AFC Pro Bowl QBs After Wave of Opt-Outs

Sanders' selection has intensified questions about Cleveland's quarterback plans under new coach Todd Monken.

Overview

  • The NFL confirmed Shedeur Sanders as Drake Maye’s replacement and announced his arrival in San Francisco for the Pro Bowl Games on Feb. 3 at the Moscone Center.
  • With Josh Allen and Justin Herbert out due to injuries and Maye preparing for the Super Bowl, Joe Burrow was added Sunday to complete the AFC quarterback trio with Joe Flacco and Sanders.
  • Flacco earned his first Pro Bowl selection in his 18th season after a midyear trade to Cincinnati, where he started six games before Burrow returned from a toe injury.
  • Sanders finished his rookie year with 1,400 passing yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in eight games, drawing scrutiny of his Pro Bowl nod as figures such as Deion Sanders highlighted the voting by coaches and players.
  • Browns GM Andrew Berry said the team will evaluate the quarterback market for 2026, as Sanders—who said he was surprised by the call-up—uses the Pro Bowl week to learn alongside veterans including Flacco and Burrow.