Sunday, February 2
Steelers players do their part: The NFC came out strong in the Pro Bowl Games, defeating the AFC 76-63, with the combined score from the Flag Football game and the Skills Challenge.
The NFC defeated the AFC in the Flag Football game, 56-50, despite a late comeback attempt by quarterback Russell Wilson.
Wilson, who completed 18 of 21 passes for 238 yards, threw four touchdown passes, including three in the fourth quarter, which included a 45-yarder to Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had a 35-yard interception return in the closing minutes of the game, to pull the AFC within six, but that was as close as it got. Fitzpatrick also stopped a one-point conversion attempt, coming away with the ball. In addition to his interception, Fitzpatrick also had five stops, while linebacker Patrick Queen had two stops.
On the skills side, the NFC swept the day. They defeated the AFC in tug-of-war, with Isaac Seumalo part of the loss in Round 1, and Cameron Heyward part of the team in the Round 2 loss. Linebacker Patrick Queen and kicker Chris Boswell both took part in the Great Football Race, where the NFC also came out on top.
Take a look at photos from the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
The Pittsburgh Steelers at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) and safety Miles Killebrew (28) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) arrives at Camping World Stadium for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on February 2, 2025. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) arrives at Camping World Stadium for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on February 2, 2025. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at Camping World Stadium for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on February 2, 2025. (Daren Scarberry / NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) arrives at Camping World Stadium for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on February 2, 2025. (Daren Scarberry / NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) arrives at Camping World Stadium for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on February 2, 2025. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Ready to pull his weight: The Pro Bowl Games will conclude today with the annual seven-on-seven flag football game, but that won't be the only activity that is taking place at Camping World Stadium.
The skills challenges will still be in full-effect, and that means Cameron Heyward will be pulling his weight, and then some, in the tug-of-war.
"I am going to try and make sure the other team falls, I can tell you that," said Heyward. "I don't want to be that team that falls over. We've got to make sure we have good communication, good technique to get this done. We've got to win and do it in fashion."
Heyward considers himself a tug-of-war pro, so he knows he can't disappoint.
"I've done tug-of-war since I was in elementary school," said Heyward. "I haven't lost a lot of times.
"I'm usually an anchor guy. But we'll see how we mix it up."
While Heyward doesn't get to be part of the action for the flag football game, he does welcome the opportunity for the league to showcase flag football, a sport that is growing in popularity nationally with the addition of it in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and with a younger audience, including boys and girls.
"I wish we would have the big guys play in the game too," said Heyward. "I think it would create better contests. Who doesn't want to see a 300-pound guy going up against another guy who is trying to catch a football?
"But seriously, I think it's cool to incorporate flag football. You're seeing a lot of guys that have played flag football and gone on to have successful NFL careers, which is really cool."
Having the Pro Bowl Games in Orlando is also something Heyward finds as 'cool,' as it makes for great family time for Heyward, his wife Allie, and their three children. It's a chance for them to get away after a long season and just have fun.
"Most times when I'm playing, I don't have enough time to interact with my kids or my family," said Heyward. "I think there's a lot more interaction this week and it's just more of a thank you for what they put up with throughout the year.
"I know I'm busy. I know I'm running around making sure everything's taken care of. But it's nice for a chance to look out a little bit and just say thank you for all they've done for me this year."
Saturday, February 1
An honor: Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo was named to the Pro Bowl Games as an injury replacement, and he said even if he was named as a backup to an injured player, it's still something special to be at his first Pro Bowl Games.
"It's still really cool," said Seumalo. "It's an honor. I guess I'll take fourth or fifth place. It was snowing in Pittsburgh, so I thought I would get some nice weather."
Seumalo, who just finished his ninth season in the league, is the seasoned veteran on the Steelers offensive line, with a group of starters this year that included two rookies.
It's a role he welcomes.
"It's definitely different than the spot I was in in Philly," said Seumalo, who signed with the Steelers in 2023 after seven years with the Philadelphia Eagles. "It's cool helping young guys, seeing them get better as the season goes. See them learn and grow. The best way to learn something is to teach it, so it's helping me too."
One of those rookies is center Zach Frazier, who made several All-Rookie teams and Seumalo believes has a future at the Pro Bowl Games, even though he wasn't selected this year.
"Zach balled out," said Seumalo. "I am sure he has a lot of Pro Bowl trips in his career. He played really well."
Different approach: Safety Miles Killebrew is a player who loves the physical side of football, but this week, he doesn't mind changing things up.
Killebrew is one of the players who will be taking part in the flag football game on Sunday as part of the Pro Bowl Games and thinks it's good for the sport overall.
"I think it's great," said Killebrew. "I think it's great for the sport because a lot of people are excited about it, and it just brings more attention to the league. It offers an opportunity for a lot of people who can't compete in the physical side of football to be able to still play the game and be around the game. I think it's a great thing."
Killebrew said it's a different mindset playing flag football, knowing with different rules comes a different approach.
"It is different," said Killebrew. "It's a transition pulling a flag because obviously that is not a mechanic of the game. Holding is not something you are trying to do or mimic. But it is fun.
"It will be a lot of fun. everybody is excited to get out there and compete. We are all competitors."
Killebrew, who was named to the Pro Bowl Games as an injury replacement for New England's Brenden Schooler, is appreciative of his second straight trip there.
"It's an honor," said Killebrew. "I hope for a speedy recovery for my buddy Brenden. He's a heck of a player.
"As far as me being here, I am grateful. I think it's awesome. I am enjoying every minute of it, being able to represent Pittsburgh. It's a lot of fun."
Check out photos of Steelers players practicing for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Florida
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (\5339523#1\ / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (\5339523#1\ / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28), and Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39), and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Love for all things football: The Pro Bowl Games will wrap up on Sunday with a Flag football game, something players think is a good way to show others the game is something that is available for all.
"I did it before," said safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. "The NFL is trying to push flag football a little bit more to get more people to enjoy the game. So, I get it"
Flag football will be featured in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and Fitzpatrick said it would be fun to be a part of it.
"I would love to," said Fitzpatrick. "But I think there are certain stipulations where professional football players can't play.
"I would love to do it if I could."
The 'Happiest Place on Earth': Miles Killebrew took a trip with his family to Disney World while in Orlando for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
Friday, January 31
Hitting the field: Pro Bowl Games practices officially kicked off on Friday morning for the seven-on-seven game that will take place on Sunday at Camping World Stadium.
Check out photos of Steelers players practicing for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Florida
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl.(Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39). Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) pose for a photo during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers director of player development Darrel Young, Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39). Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) pose for a photo during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 AFC Pro Bowl team poses for a photo during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser\ / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers director of player development Darrel Young, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39), Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Conrad Orlando on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Thursday, January 30
Dodging it: Chris Boswell and Isaac Seumalo came on strong in Dodge Ball, with their team defeating the NFC in Game 1. Boswell got eliminated in the final 30 seconds when one of his throws was caught, knocking him out, but Seumalo, who literally leveled an NFC player with a throw, lasted until the end.
Game 2 went in the NFC's favor, though, putting the NFC up 14-7 for the night, with the rest of the skills competition and the flag football game on Sunday.
Chris Boswell, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Miles Killebrew, Isaac Seumalo and Russell Wilson compete in the Pro Bowl Games Skills Showdown
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games kick off with the Skills Showdown at the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Orlando, Fl. . (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates with AFC head coach Peyton Manning after he participates in the "Passing the Test" challenge during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) participates in the Relay Race competition during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) participates in the Dodgeball game during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) participates in the Dodgeball game during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) poses during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) poses during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up prior to the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) participates in the "Passing the Test" challenge during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) interacts with fans after the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) participates in the Dodgeball game during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Off and running: Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick teamed up with Joey Bosa, Denzel Ward and Marvin Mims Jr. for the Relay Race. Fitzpatrick took a clean handoff on the third leg, while the NFC wasn't able to handle it, giving the AFC the win in their round.
Fitzpatrick's team was the only one to win their round, earning the AFC one point, but the NFC won the other two rounds to take two points.
Knowing each other well: Cameron Heyward and Miles Killebrew took part in Helmet Harmony, getting two out of three of the questions correct.
The first question was what is your hidden talent, with Heyward sharing his hidden talent is being good at cards. Killebrew, however, guessed juggling ... joking that he thought Heyward looked like he could juggle.
The second question was one where the answer came easily - which was what state Heyward was born in. Killebrew knew right away he is a hometown guy, born in Pennsylvania.
And the final question, well, if you have been in the Steelers locker room, you would know the answer to who the biggest trash talker is in the locker room. Heyward pointed right at himself, and Killebrew agreed.
While they fared well, and the other two AFC teams held their own, it wasn't enough to defeat the NFC teams.
He passed the test: Quarterback Russell Wilson partnered with Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett for Passing the Test. Garrett aced the trivia portion of the challenge, and Wilson came up with 31 points on the passing side, best in the AFC, but not enough to beat out Jared Goff, who finished with 44 points.
Something special: The Steelers will have seven players taking part in the Pro Bowl Games this week in Orlando, Florida, and for defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, he knows how special it is to be voted in.
Heyward is one of four Steelers players who were voted as starters for the Games, and while he won't take part in the seven-on-seven flag game on Sunday as it's skill position driven, he still understands how special it is to have players, coaches and fans select you as a starter.
"The honor is always a big thing," said Heyward. "It's an honor to be chosen amongst a really competitive defensive line group in the league. I have to make sure I represent."
And when it comes to representing, for Heyward that means holding true to the competitor he is. He will be participating in some of the skills challenges during the Pro Bowl Games and for him, it is a competition.
"Honestly, I'm very competitive," said Heyward. "It's hard for me to shut it down and just be teammates with everyone from other teams. The goal is to win in anything I do. Maybe we all converse a little bit. I don't want to give away secrets or anything. I've got to keep that, I don't want to call it hatred, but that anger toward those other teams. AFC North, you name it. I don't have a lot of love for anybody."
Heyward will be participating, along with Miles Killebrew, in Helmet Harmony, a game show to test players knowledge of their teammate, on the first night of the skills competition.
"It's going to be all about how well I know Miles," said Heyward. "It's a fun thing, but I've got to make sure I study up on Miles Killebrew and make sure I don't embarrass myself."
Black and gold in the house: The Pro Bowl Games officially get under way tonight, with a full lineup of fun activities as part of the Pro Bowl Games Skill show, which will air on ESPN at 7 p.m.
And the Steelers will be well represented at the Pro Bowl Games.
Kicker Chris Boswell, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward were voted to the Pro Bowl Games as starters. In addition, special teams ace Miles Killebrew, linebacker Patrick Queen, guard Isaac Seumalo and quarterback Russell Wilson were named as replacements. Linebacker T.J. Watt was also voted as a starter, but is not participating due to injury.
Boswell, who is making his second Pro Bowl appearance and his first since 2017, connected on an NFL high 41 of 44 field goal attempts this season (93.2%). He was also perfect on 35 extra point attempts. He made 13 field goals of 50 or more yards this season. He also led the NFL in points by a kicker (158) and field goal percentage (93.2, min. 35 FGA), and ranked second in field goals attempted (44) in 2024.
Fitzpatrick was selected to the Pro Bowl for the fifth time in his career. He started all 17 games in 2024, recording 96 tackles, including 62 solo stops. He had four passes defensed, an interception, which he returned 25 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16, and a forced fumble.
Heyward was selected to the Pro Bowl Games for the seventh time in his career. He also has been a team captain for 10 straight years. Heyward had one of his most consistent seasons in 2024, remaining healthy and starting 17 games. Heyward recorded 71 tackles, 35 of them solo stops, eight sacks, 12 tackles for a loss and 11 passes defensed.
This is the second straight year that Killebrew will participate in the Pro Bowl Games, after he was voted to the games last year. Killebrew, the Steelers special teams captain, had 13 special teams tackles, eight of them solo stops, which was tied for ninth most in the NFL this year.
Queen, who signed with the Steelers as an unrestricted free agent during the 2024 offseason, started all 17 games and the Wild Card game at inside linebacker. Queen, who was selected to the Pro Bowl Games in 2023 while with the Baltimore Ravens, finished the 2024 season with 129 tackles, 65 of them solo stops, and six tackles for a loss. He added seven passes defensed, two forced fumbles, one sack and one fumble recovery.
Seumalo is making his first Pro Bowl appearance. Seumalo appeared in 13 games in 2024, starting all of them, but missed four games as he started the season with a pectoral injury. He was part of an offensive line that helped the Steelers rank 11th overall in rushing yards with 2,166. According to Pro Football Focus, Seumalo allowed only two sacks, and one quarterback hit in 2024.
Wilson will be making his 10th Pro Bowl appearance (2012-15, 2017-21, 2024), which is tied for fifth-most among quarterbacks in NFL history. Wilson started the final 11 games of the 2024 season after coming back from a calf injury he suffered at the start of training camp. Wilson completed 214 of 336 passes (63.7%) for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also had 43 rushes for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
Let the games begin: As part of the Pro Bowl Games, players will take part in skills competition as well as the seven-on-seven flag football game.
Below is a listing of what each of the Steelers players will be participating in, and the note below explains each of the activities.
Chris Boswell: Dodgeball, The Great Football Race
Minkah Fitzpatrick: Relay Race, NFL Flag Football Game
Cameron Heyward: Helmet Harmony, Tug-of-War
Miles Killebrew: Helmet Harmony, NFL Flag Football Game
Patrick Queen: Dodgeball, NFL Flag Football Game
Isaac Seumalo: Dodgeball, Tug-of-War
Russell Wilson: Passing the Test, NFL Flag Football Game
Scoring for the Pro Bowl Games works in the following way:
• The winning conference of each skill competition earns three points towards their team's overall score, with 33
points available across the 11 skills events.
• Points from the Flag game (four, 12-minute quarters played on Sunday) will be added to points earned from Skills competitions to determine the winning conference for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
• The winning conference at the conclusion of the Flag game will be crowned the winner of the Pro Bowl Games.
Schedule of events: The traditional Pro Bowl game has been replaced by the Pro Bowl Games, which includes the Skills Show and will culminate with an AFC vs. NFC Flag Game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, February 2.
The Skills Show will air in Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. on ESPN. In the first part of the two-day event, the AFC and NFC players will compete in the Pro Bowl Skills show, featuring skills challenges. This made-for-TV event takes place in the Nicholson Fieldhouse at the University of Central Florida, only on ESPN from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Pro Bowl Games Flag Football and Skills will air on Sunday, February 2 at 3 p.m. on ESPN and ABC from Camping World Stadium. It includes a 7-on-7 flag football game and more skills, including Tug-of-War, Punt Perfect, and the Great Football Race.
Thursday, Jan. 30:
• Passing The Test: Quarterbacks try to hit targets at various distances around the field worth different point values in 40 seconds. Before the challenge, each quarterback will select a Pro Bowl Games teammate to answer five trivia questions about current Pro Bowl players. For every correct answer, the quarterback gets an additional 10 seconds. The winner of the competition is the team with the quarterback who scores the most points.
• Satisfying Catches presented by SNICKERS®: One wide receiver, tight end and defensive back from each conference will compete in a challenge obstacle course, including catches from a jugs machine at three different distances, to test every aspect of catching a football. Each teammate will complete the course back-to-back with the lowest combined time winning the challenge.
• Relay Race: A simultaneous relay-style event where four players from each conference complete a 40-yard dash before handing a football to the next athlete on their team, continuing until the fourth and final leg crosses the finish line. The conferences will compete in three rounds, with the fastest team winning.
• Helmet Harmony: A game show to test player knowledge of their teammates, with every correct answer worth one point. The team with the most correct answers wins.
• Dodgeball presented by Bud Light: A three-round tournament of classic dodgeball featuring six teams of five players. Teams will be a mix of AFC offensive, defensive and special teams players competing against a mix of NFC offensive, defensive and special teams players.
Sunday, Feb. 2:
• Punt Perfect: Two players (one punter, one non-punter) from each conference punt from the 35-yard line, attempting to place as many punts as possible into a set of six buckets in the end zone. Each bucket is worth one point, with every fifth punt worth three points. The two players with the highest combined score will be the winners.
• The Great Football Race: Six players from each conference will face off in a relay race consisting of five different challenges, culminating with a sled push. The team to cross the finish line first wins.
• Tug-of-War: A five-on-five demonstration of teamwork, strength and strategy, and positioned above a foam pit, players are challenged to pull backwards on the rope, attempting to move the opposing team in their direction. The competition will be the best of three, and the winner who pulls the opposing team into the foam pit twice wins.
