Penei Sewell, the Detroit Lions right tackle, will not play in the Pro Bowl this season.
Sewell had another fantastic season, but he will now miss out on an annual NFL event.
“It’s one of those things where you’ve got to take it on the chin,” Sewell remarked following the Lions’ playoff loss to the Commanders. “And if this doesn’t motivate you as much as it used to, simply look in the mirror at the end of the day. “Just looking forward to next year.”
After withdrawing due to injury, left tackle Taylor Decker will take over and fly to Orlando, Florida for this year’s annual competition. This will be the veteran’s first appearance.
This year, Brain Branch and Jahmyr Gibbs received their first Pro Bowl nods.
Branch was the only Lions defender to get the honor. In 2024, he recorded 103 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 15 passes defensed, six quarterback hits, four interceptions, a sack, and one forced fumble.
The Lions’ other Pro Bowl selections include Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Frank Ragnow, and Jack Fox.
Lions’ Pro Bowl alternates
Wide receiver Kalif Raymond (1st)
Tight end Sam LaPorta (first)
Safety Kerby Joseph (2nd) and Kicker Jake Bates (2nd).
Guard Kevin Zeitler (Third)
Defensive Tackle Alim McNeill (Third)
Running back David Montgomery (third)
Guard Graham Glasgow (fourth)
Inside linebacker Jack Campbell (4th)
Defensive tackle DJ Reader (7th)