The opening event Thursday evening is the Skills Showdown, where players will take place in various challenges. There is an accuracy test of quarterbacks, catching competition for wide receivers, tight ends, and defensive backs, relay races, a game-show-like competition, and a dodgeball tournament.

Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is the latest replacement player added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. Simmons will take the place of Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike for the skill competitions and other festivities in Orlando, Florida. The even gets underway on Thursday and runs through the weekend.

The 2025 Pro Bowl Games are here! Rookie Brock Bowers will be representing the Raiders and AFC in Orlando, Florida, for the multi-day AFC vs. NFC competition that culminates in a flag football game. Maxx Crosby was also selected to the Pro Bowl, but will not be participating due to his recent surgery.