Bengals Add Second Pro Bowler, Replacing Another AFC North Selection

Wide receiver Tee Higgins earns first career Pro Bowl nod, joining teammate Ja'Marr Chase.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has been added to the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, marking the first Pro Bowl selection of his career. Higgins had a standout 2025 season, catching 59 passes for 846 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns.

Why it matters

The Bengals' offense has been one of the most productive in the NFL in recent years, and Higgins' Pro Bowl selection further solidifies Cincinnati as a powerhouse in the AFC North. This is the first time the Bengals have had two wide receivers named to the Pro Bowl in the same season since 2007.

The details

Higgins, a sixth-year player out of Clemson University, compiled a career-long streak of four consecutive games with at least one touchdown catch from Week 7 through Week 11 of the 2025 season. His 11 receiving touchdowns led all AFC players and tied for second in the NFL. Higgins was originally listed as a second alternate on the December Pro Bowl roster and replaces Baltimore wide receiver Zay Flowers on the AFC squad.

  • Higgins had a standout 2025 season.
  • The 2026 Pro Bowl Games take place on February 3.

The players

Tee Higgins

A sixth-year wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals who earned his first career Pro Bowl selection.

Ja'Marr Chase

A wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals who was also named to the 2025 Pro Bowl roster, marking the first time the Bengals have had two wide receivers selected in the same season since 2007.

Zay Flowers

A wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens who was originally selected for the 2026 Pro Bowl roster but was replaced by Tee Higgins.

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What’s next

The 2026 Pro Bowl Games take place on Tuesday, February 3, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco and will be televised live on ESPN.

The takeaway

Tee Higgins' Pro Bowl selection is a testament to the Bengals' offensive prowess and the continued development of their talented receiving corps. With Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase both making the Pro Bowl, Cincinnati has solidified its status as one of the top offenses in the NFL.