Josh Allen, James Cook, and Dion Dawkins Headline Bills' 2026 Pro Bowl Selections
The Buffalo Bills are sending three of their stars to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, with quarterback Josh Allen, running back James Cook, and left tackle Dion Dawkins all earning well-deserved nods. It’s a trio that’s been instrumental in Buffalo’s success this season - and now, the rest of the league is taking notice.
Let’s start with Allen. The reigning MVP led all NFL quarterbacks in Pro Bowl voting, and this marks his fourth career selection.
That puts him in elite company in Bills franchise history, joining Jack Kemp (six Pro Bowls) and Jim Kelly (five) as the only Buffalo quarterbacks with four or more appearances. It’s another milestone in what’s shaping up to be a Hall of Fame-caliber career.
Allen’s dual-threat dominance, arm talent, and leadership have made him the face of the franchise - and this latest honor only reinforces that.
Then there’s James Cook, who’s had a breakout year in every sense. With 1,532 rushing yards through 15 games, he leads the NFL in ground production.
Cook’s blend of vision, burst, and versatility has made him one of the most dangerous backs in the game. This Pro Bowl nod is his third, and it puts him in some pretty legendary Bills company - behind only O.J.
Simpson (six selections), Thurman Thomas (five), and LeSean McCoy (three) among Buffalo running backs. Cook hasn’t just filled big shoes - he’s carving out his own legacy in Buffalo’s storied backfield.
Dion Dawkins, meanwhile, continues to be a rock on the offensive line. This marks his fifth Pro Bowl selection, making him the most decorated Bills lineman since Ruben Brown, who was selected eight straight times.
Dawkins has been a tone-setter up front, anchoring the left side and giving Allen the protection he needs to do MVP things. Offensive line play doesn’t always get the spotlight, but Dawkins’ consistency and leadership have been crucial to Buffalo’s offensive rhythm all season.
The Pro Bowl Games, now in their fourth year of the skills-based format, will be held in San Francisco during the week leading up to the Super Bowl. The NFL moved away from the traditional full-contact all-star game in favor of a more fan-friendly slate of events, including a flag football game that’ll be coached by Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (NFC) and Steve Young (AFC) on February 3.
Across the league, the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks lead the way with six Pro Bowl selections each. The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, along with the Cowboys, Lions, and Chargers, are each sending five players.
For the AFC, Josh Allen is joined at quarterback by rookies Drake Maye and Justin Herbert. On the NFC side, it’ll be Sam Darnold, Dak Prescott, and Matthew Stafford under center.
Some familiar names are once again making history. Travis Kelce earned his 11th Pro Bowl selection, tying Jason Witten for the second-most among tight ends, trailing only Tony Gonzalez’s 14. And Kyle Juszczyk continues to redefine the fullback position, heading to his 10th Pro Bowl - the most ever at that spot.
Trent Williams, the 49ers’ stalwart left tackle, was selected to his 12th Pro Bowl, joining an exclusive club of offensive linemen with a dozen or more selections since 1970. That list includes Bruce Matthews (14), Randall McDaniel (12), and Will Shields (12) - all Hall of Famers.
Colts guard Quenton Nelson also made history, becoming just the second offensive lineman since 1970 to be selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight seasons. The only other player to do that? Joe Thomas, who did it 10 straight times and now has a gold jacket to show for it.
On the perimeter, Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase continues to rack up accolades. He’s now been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first five seasons - something only Tyreek Hill and A.J. Green have done since 1970.
And on the defensive side, Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons becomes the first defender to earn Pro Bowl nods in each of his first five seasons since Aaron Donald, who’s done it 10 times.
This year’s Pro Bowl class also includes 19 first-time selections, a group that features Eagles cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane, and Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens - a group of young stars who are quickly becoming household names.
Notably, the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars, despite their strong record, had just one player selected: long snapper Ross Matiscik. Meanwhile, the Jets, Saints, and Vikings were left without a single representative.
But for Buffalo, the story is about three cornerstone players getting the recognition they’ve earned. Allen, Cook, and Dawkins have powered the Bills through a season filled with expectations - and now they’ll represent the franchise on one of the league’s biggest stages.