Cook and McGovern were both voted as first alternates back in Week 18. Starting left tackle Dion Dawkins and quarterback Josh Allen were the lone two Bills to earn spots on the AFC's initial Pro Bowl roster. Allen likely will forego the opportunity after injuring his wrist during the AFC Championship Game loss to Kansas City on January 26.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook and center Connor McGovern are heading to Orlando for the 2025 Pro Bowl games joining quarterback Josh Allen and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins.

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.

On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that starting left guard Isaac Seumalo has been added to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games roster. Seumalo replaces Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith. Smith and the Chiefs are playing in the Super Bowl.