Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown will not attend this week’s Pro Bowl, as the All-Pro player has reportedly opted out of the event because of an unspecified injury. He becomes the second Lions player to withdraw from the games, alongside All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell.
St. Brown delivered yet another excellent season in 2024. Although he did not reach last year’s numbers in yardage and receptions, he achieved a new career-high with 12 touchdowns (as well as a touchdown pass). Among all NFL receivers, St. Brown concluded 2024 ranked second in receptions (115), fifth in receiving yards (1,263), and third in touchdowns. He earned First-Team All-Pro recognition for the second year in a row and ranked third among NFC wide receivers in Pro Bowl voting.
The Pro Bowl Games won’t feel the same without St. Brown, who took part in the last two years. In 2023, Brown claimed victory in the Best Catch contest during the Pro Bowl Games. Last year, St. Brown took part in the Dodgeball event and the flag football match during the games. In the game, St. Brown made 10 receptions for 117 yards and scored a touchdown (indeed, I checked Pro Bowl statistics). It’s the break period.
Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers will take St. Brown’s place.
Although the official 2025 Pro Bowl roster has not been publicly confirmed, the following Lions players are anticipated to participate as of this writing: quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, left tackle Taylor Decker (standing in for Sewell), center Frank Ragnow, safety Brian Branch, and punter Jack Fox.