The Eagles are sending five players to the NFC’s Pro Bowl Games this season - Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell, Jalen Carter, Zack Baun, and Cam Jurgens. It’s a solid group that reflects the talent spread across this roster. But let’s be honest: it could’ve - and probably should’ve - been more.
Several key contributors were left off the list, and some omissions are harder to justify than others. Let’s break down five Eagles who deserved a lot more Pro Bowl buzz, including one snub that’s downright baffling.
5. DT Moro Ojomo - Quietly Dominant in the Trenches
Moro Ojomo might not be a household name yet, but his game speaks volumes. The second-year defensive tackle has quietly put together one of the more productive seasons among NFC interior linemen.
According to Pro Football Focus, Ojomo logged 46 quarterback pressures and five sacks - both ranking seventh among NFC defensive tackles. That’s not fringe production; that’s Pro Bowl-caliber impact.
The reality is, Ojomo’s lack of name recognition probably worked against him. But his tape doesn’t lie - he’s disruptive, relentless, and on an upward trajectory. If he keeps this up, it’s only a matter of time before he gets the league-wide recognition he’s earning on the field.
4. LT Jordan Mailata - The Anchor Who Keeps Getting Overlooked
Jordan Mailata was a second-team All-Pro last season, yet somehow he’s still waiting on his first Pro Bowl selection. This year, he once again played at a high level, protecting Jalen Hurts’ blind side with consistency and power.
The two tackles who made it ahead of him - Trent Williams and Tristan Wirfs - are undeniably elite. But Mailata has allowed fewer pressures than Williams, which should’ve at least earned him alternate status.
Mailata’s story - a former rugby player turned elite NFL left tackle - is well known by now. But this isn’t just about the narrative.
He’s one of the best in the business at one of the league’s most demanding positions. The Pro Bowl should reflect that.
3. LB Nakobe Dean - A Disruptive Force Since His Return
Nakobe Dean started the year on the PUP list and missed six games. But since returning, he’s been arguably the most impactful off-ball linebacker in the league - especially when it comes to rushing the passer.
His numbers since Week 7 are eye-popping: a 92.3 pass rush grade from PFF, a 30% pass-rush win rate, and a 36.7% pressure rate. No other off-ball linebacker is close.
He’s also the only player in the NFL since Week 7 with 50+ tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles. That’s rare versatility.
Dean might’ve missed time, but his production since returning has been nothing short of elite. If the Pro Bowl is about honoring the best in-season performers, Dean should’ve been in the conversation.
2. RT Lane Johnson - The Standard at Right Tackle
Lane Johnson is the best right tackle in football. That’s not hyperbole - that’s been the consensus for years.
He missed six games this season due to injury, which likely hurt his case. But here’s where things get confusing: Chargers rookie tackle Joe Alt made the AFC roster despite playing in just six games before a season-ending injury.
So availability clearly wasn’t a hard rule.
Johnson played in 10 games, during which the Eagles went 8-2. Without him?
2-3. That’s not a coincidence.
His presence changes everything for Philadelphia’s offense, from protection to run-game efficiency. Johnson was deserving of his seventh Pro Bowl selection - and the fact that he didn’t get it raises more questions than answers.
1. DT Jordan Davis - The Inexplicable Snub
This one’s the head-scratcher. Jordan Davis didn’t just deserve a Pro Bowl nod - he earned it with one of the most complete seasons by a defensive tackle in the league.
Let’s start with the numbers. Davis is one of only three players in the NFL with at least 4.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, and six pass deflections.
The other two? T.J.
Watt and Maxx Crosby. That’s elite company.
Davis also ranks second among all defensive tackles in “stops” - a more nuanced metric that measures impact plays against the run - per PFF. He’s been a disruptive force in the middle of the Eagles’ defense, commanding double teams and still finding ways to make plays.
Meanwhile, teammate Jalen Carter made the Pro Bowl despite missing multiple games and registering just two sacks. Carter’s a talented player, no doubt, but Davis has been the more consistent and impactful presence this season. This was Davis’ moment - and the fact that it didn’t come with his first Pro Bowl nod is nothing short of a miss.
Bottom Line
Pro Bowl selections will always stir debate - that’s part of the tradition. But when you dig into the numbers and watch the tape, it’s clear several Eagles were left out who had strong cases.
For players like Jordan Davis and Lane Johnson, the snubs are especially hard to justify. And for rising stars like Moro Ojomo and Nakobe Dean, this year might’ve been a preview of what’s to come.
The Eagles sent five to the Pro Bowl - but they easily could’ve sent more.