JACKSONVILLE – The NFL announced today that Jacksonville Jaguars OLB Josh Allen and LS Ross Matiscik have been named to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. For the first time in his career, Matiscik has been named to the Pro Bowl Games. Allen was named to his second Pro Bowl after reaching the AFC Pro Bowl roster in 2019, his first season.
In 16 games in 2023, Allen had 61 tackles (41 solo), 16.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 31 quarterback hits, two forced fumbles, and one interception. Allen’s 16.5 sacks shattered the franchise mark established by DL Calais Campbell in 2017 (14.5), and he now ranks third in the NFL. He joins Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor (four games in 1986) as the only player since 1982 to have at least 2.5 sacks in four different games this season.
In 2023, Matiscik has eight special teams tackles, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Through Week 17, his eight special teams tackles lead the NFL at his position. He became the first long snapper since 49ers Brian Jennings in 2005 to have a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the same game after recording one fumble and one fumble recovery in Week 11.
The Pro Bowl games in 2024 will be held in Orlando, Florida, beginning on Thursday, February 1. The Pro Bowl Games are a multi-day AFC vs. NFC tournament including skills competitions and a seven versus seven flag football game that will take place on Sunday, February 4 at Camping World Stadium.
