What happened: Beginning with the 2026 season, the league will recognize an 88-player Pro Bowl class without replacement selections. Players, coaches and fans will retain equal weight in voting.
Why it matters: The change turns the Pro Bowl into an individual honor rather than an exhibition event. Excluding alternates makes the initial roster the definitive class.
By the numbers: The Pro Bowl class will include 88 players. Players, coaches and fans will each account for one-third of the vote.
What to watch: The first roster under the revised format will be selected during the upcoming 2026 season.