The National Football League announced today that New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy has been named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. McCoy replaced Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens, who will not participate with the Eagles qualifying for the Super Bowl.
This is McCoy's second Pro Bowl nod, becoming the first Saints center to receive the honor twice. Selected by New Orleans in the second round (48th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, McCoy has opened all 81 regular season games and three postseason contests at center. In 2024, he was voted by his teammates as a team captain for the second consecutive season and started seven contests. While McCoy missed ten games due to groin and elbow injuries, he anchored the middle of the offensive line for three of the team's top four rushing yardage performances in 2024.
In the third year of its current format, the 2025 Pro Bowl Games will be a multi-day AFC vs. NFC competition in Orlando, Fla., culminating in a flag football game Sunday, Feb. 2 at Camping World Stadium. The contest will be televised from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on ESPN, ABC, Disney XD, ESPN+ and NFL+.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver/return specialist Rashid Shaheed, center Erik McCoy, and linebacker Demario Davis participate in flag football game during the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, FL.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) runs a route during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) stretches in the locker room prior to the Pro Bowl Games on Saturday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) stretches in the locker room before the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
NFC coach Eli Manning looks on in the locker room prior to the Pro Bowl Games on Saturday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
NFC head coach Eli Manning huddles up with his team before the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) walks on the field before the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) reacts during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) makes a pass during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) receives the ball from New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) after scoring a touchdown during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook carries the ball against NFC defenders at the NFL Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Images for NFL/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) carries the ball against NFC defenders at the NFL Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Images for NFL/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31), Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) interact after the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is presented with an offensive MVP trophy and New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) is presented with a defensive MVP trophy after the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is presented with an offensive MVP trophy after the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) receives the defensive MVP award after the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) receives the offensive MVP award after the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
NFC head coach Eli Manning gestures towards New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is presented with an offensive MVP trophy and New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) is presented with a defensive MVP trophy after the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) signs autographs after the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) signs autographs after the 2024 Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Kathryn Riley/NFL)
Team mascots pose at the NFL Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Images for NFL/Peter Joneleit)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) poses with team mascots at the NFL Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Images for NFL/Peter Joneleit)
