Fan voting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games has been open for one week, and despite a lackluster season, a half-dozen Cowboys find themselves on the leaderboard at their respective slots.
The NFL has released a list of the top-10 vote-getters at each position, and while the Cowboys have three offensive players and three special-teamers represented, not a single member of Mike Zimmer’s defense is anywhere to be found. Nope, not even Micah Parsons.
Granted, Parsons has missed time due to injury, just like a whole host of stars who made up last season’s Dallas contingent at the Pro Bowl Games. Dak Prescott, DaRon Bland, Jake Ferguson, and DeMarcus Lawrence were also either voted to or named as replacement players for the 2024 all-star event; all have dealt with injuries this season.
This year’s Pro Bowl Games will once again be held in Orlando, with several days’ worth of AFC-versus-NFC skills competitions culminating in a flag football match on Feb. 2. Fans can vote for their favorite players at every position through Dec. 23 at the NFL’s dedicated website, on the official sites of each club, and on social media using a special X hashtag.
Here’s a look at which Cowboys are currently in the mix to receive a Pro Bowl nod.
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CeeDee Lamb: 5th among WRs
Nov 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Last season’s leader in receptions and receiving touchdowns remains near the top of this year’s positional rankings despite last month’s change at quarterback. Lamb is currently tied for second in receptions and fifth in receiving yards. In Pro Bowl voting, he trails Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Terry McLaurin.
KaVontae Turpin: 1st among return specialists
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 28: KaVontae Turpin #9 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball during the third quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
No surprise here, as the speedster’s spin-move kick return for a 99-yard touchdown against Washington is sure to end up on the list of top plays of 2024. Turpin has had 21 kick-return opportunities this season- second-most in the league- and leads the NFL in yards per return, but he fears he may not get many more chances from here on out. He’s had just 12 punt returns, returning one of those for a score as well; he’s the only player in the league with one of each this season.
Brandon Aubrey: 2nd among kickers
Oct 27, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) scores a field goal during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
Aubrey is currently on track to make his second Pro Bowl, trailing only Chris Bowell of the AFC’s Steelers in votes. He may be getting by on reputation and his long-distance bombs at the moment, though. Statistically speaking, several NFC kickers have a better field-goal make percentage than Aubrey.
Zack Martin: 6th among OGs
Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) blocks during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Sending Zack Martin to the Pro Bowl may feel like an annual formality; he’s gone nine times in 10 seasons played. This year, though, time seems to be catching up to the legend. Three NFC guards- both of the Lions’ guards and Philadelphia’s Landon Dickerson- currently have more votes than Martin, and he actually sits 33rd in PFF’s positional rankings. Tyler Smith has had a more impactful season for Dallas, if we’re judging actual play instead of reputation.
Hunter Luepke: 6th among FBs
Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (40) runs the ball against Washington Commanders safety Percy Butler (35) during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Luepke’s top-10 appearance is somewhat misleading, as there are only nine fullbacks even listed on the Pro Bowl ballot. San Francisco’s Kyle Juszczyk and Kansas City’s impressive rookie Carson Steele lead the way. Luepke has been in on 28% of the offense’s snaps in 2024, logging 19 touches for a combined 128 yards and one score.
Trent Sieg: 10th among long snappers
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 01: Trent Sieg #44 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with Chauncey Golston #99 of the Dallas Cowboys after Golston’s two point conversion during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at AT&T Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
The most anonymous man on the Cowboys roster just barely squeezes into the top-10 in Pro Bowl votes at his position. Four NFC long snappers are ahead of him, so Sieg may be a long shot to make his first all-star squad. Still, it’s nice to see him get some recognition, thanks in large part to the success of his his battery-mate Aubrey.
