The Eagles are sending five players to the Pro Bowl this year - and while the number is their lowest since 2020, the names tell a story of both emerging talent and established leadership on both sides of the ball.
Zack Baun: A Breakout Inside Linebacker
Let’s start with Zack Baun, who’s quietly become one of the most consistent playmakers on the Eagles’ defense. Baun earned his second straight Pro Bowl nod, making him the first Eagles linebacker to pull that off since Jeremiah Trotter back in 2004 and 2005. That’s not just a stat - that’s a statement.
When the Eagles brought Baun in before the 2024 season, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wasted no time shifting him to inside linebacker. That move has paid off in a big way.
In the first year of his three-year, $51 million deal, Baun has racked up 117 tackles, 3.5 sacks, six tackles for loss, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery - all in 16 games. For context, he’s the first Eagles linebacker to notch at least 3.5 sacks in back-to-back seasons since Mychal Kendricks a decade ago.
Baun’s instincts, physicality, and ability to cover ground have made him a key cog in Fangio’s scheme.
Jalen Carter: Even Injuries Can’t Slow His Rise
Jalen Carter’s Pro Bowl selection is impressive not just because it’s his second in as many years, but because he’s done it in a season where he’s missed five games. He was ejected before the first snap of the season opener against Dallas and has been sidelined the last four weeks with a shoulder injury. Whether he’ll return for the final two regular-season games remains up in the air.
Still, in just 10 games, Carter has posted 2.0 sacks, four tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits, and four batted passes. While those numbers don’t match the explosive production from his rookie campaign, they’re strong enough to earn him another Pro Bowl nod.
He becomes the first Eagles defender to make two Pro Bowls in his first three seasons since linebacker Maxie Baughan in the early 1960s - a testament to Carter’s impact when he’s on the field. Even when he’s not 100%, he’s a force offenses have to account for.
Cam Jurgens: The Center of the Future Is Here
On the offensive side, Cam Jurgens continues to prove that the Eagles’ transition plan at center was right on the money. After taking over for future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce, Jurgens has now made back-to-back Pro Bowls, keeping the Eagles’ streak of elite center play alive.
It’s a remarkable continuation of a legacy. Between Kelce and Jurgens, the Eagles have had a Pro Bowl center in each of the last seven seasons.
That’s not just about individual talent - it speaks to the development pipeline built under offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, who’s been with the team since 2013. During his 13-year tenure, the Eagles have had at least one offensive lineman make the Pro Bowl every season.
That’s 27 total Pro Bowl selections across seven different linemen, including Kelce (7), Lane Johnson (6), Jason Peters (4), Brandon Brooks (3), Landon Dickerson (3), Evan Mathis (2), and now Jurgens (2).
Rookies Making Noise: Cooper DeJean & Quinyon Mitchell
Two first-year players are also heading to the Pro Bowl: Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell. Anytime you get one rookie Pro Bowler, it’s a big deal.
Two from the same defense? That’s a signal that the Eagles are building something serious on that side of the ball.
DeJean and Mitchell have both made immediate impacts in the secondary - DeJean with his versatility and physicality, Mitchell with his coverage instincts and ball skills. Their selections mark the first time since 2004 that the Eagles have had four defensive players named to the Pro Bowl.
That 2004 group? Brian Dawkins, Michael Lewis, Lito Sheppard, and Jeremiah Trotter - not bad company.
Snubs, Alternates, and Notable Omissions
While five players made the cut, there were some notable names left out. Jaelan Phillips, who joined the Eagles midseason via trade from the Dolphins, was named a second alternate despite only playing seven games and recording two sacks. Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert were named third alternates, Kelee Ringo a fourth as a special teamer, and Jalen Hurts - an MVP finalist just last year - was listed as a fifth alternate.
Perhaps the most surprising omission is Lane Johnson. A six-time Pro Bowler and cornerstone of the Eagles’ offensive line, Johnson wasn’t even named an alternate.
He’s played in just 10 games this year, which likely factored into the decision, but his absence still raises eyebrows. Also left off the list is Jordan Davis, who’s quietly been one of the most dominant interior defensive linemen in the league this season.
Former Eagles Represent Elsewhere
Two former Eagles also earned Pro Bowl honors this year. Kicker Cameron Dicker, who had a brief stint with the Eagles in 2022, made his first Pro Bowl with the Chargers after hitting 36 of 38 field goals - including five from 50+ yards. His career field goal percentage (94.1%) is the highest in NFL history among kickers with at least 50 attempts.
Meanwhile, safety Kevin Byard - who spent the second half of the 2023 season with the Eagles - made his third career Pro Bowl, now with the Bears. He leads the NFL with six interceptions, including one against his former team. Byard’s 35 career picks continue to place him among the league’s most productive ballhawks.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles’ five Pro Bowl selections may not reflect a dominant season in terms of volume, but the quality - and youth - of the players chosen paints a promising picture. Baun has emerged as a leader in the middle of the defense.
Carter, even in a down year, remains one of the league’s most disruptive young linemen. Jurgens is anchoring the offensive line with confidence.
And the rookie duo of DeJean and Mitchell? They’re just getting started.
This group may not be the biggest the Eagles have sent to the Pro Bowl, but it might be one of the most important - a snapshot of a defense in transition, a line holding strong, and a franchise laying the groundwork for its next chapter.