The Baltimore Ravens lead the NFL with nine Pro Bowl selections this year, a testament to the team's undeniable talent and front-office excellence. Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers, and Kyle Hamilton headline a star-studded group that has made the Ravens the talk of the league.
But as impressive as Baltimore’s Pro Bowl contingent is, there are glaring omissions that have fans scratching their heads.
Three names immediately stand out: Mark Andrews, Ronnie Stanley, and Kyle Van Noy. All three have been crucial to Baltimore’s success this season and have resumes worthy of Pro Bowl honors. Their absence from the list raises questions about the voting process and whether performance or reputation holds more weight.
While the Ravens can take pride in their league-high nine selections, these snubs sting for a team that prides itself on rewarding excellence across the roster.
Snubbed, but never forgotten
Mark Andrews is no stranger to the Pro Bowl, having earned three prior nods, but his exclusion this season feels like an oversight. Andrews leads all NFL tight ends in touchdown receptions (10), a staggering seven more than Travis Kelce.
While Kelce and rookie Brock Bowers were deserving in their own right, it’s hard to ignore Andrews’ impact on one of the league’s top-scoring offenses. He's been a man possessed recently with all 10 of his touchdowns coming in the past 11 games.
Ronnie Stanley’s journey back to dominance has been nothing short of remarkable in its own right. The former All-Pro left tackle has battled injuries over the past few seasons but has returned to his best form in 2024.
Stanley has allowed just two sacks in over 500 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus, and remains the cornerstone of Baltimore’s elite offensive line. Considering his role in protecting an MVP-caliber quarterback and spearheading the league’s top rushing attack, Stanley’s absence from the Pro Bowl roster feels like a snub of the highest order.
Kyle Van Noy, meanwhile, is having a career year at age 33. The veteran pass rusher has recorded 11.5 sacks, tying him with T.J. Watt—a perennial Pro Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year.
While the AFC is filled with elite edge rushers, such as Khalil Mack and Nik Bonitto, Van Noy’s steady production and leadership on Baltimore’s defense strongly support his inclusion. His presence has helped stabilize a defense that, six weeks ago, was struggling. His persistent and vigorous pressure has been a key driving force behind Zach Orr's defensive turnaround.
The Pro Bowl snubs for Andrews, Stanley, and Van Noy are certainly frustrating, but the Ravens have more pressing matters to address. Baltimore fans already understand how crucial they’ve been to the team’s success this year. Sure, the Pro Bowl voters may have overlooked them, but their influence is obvious to anyone who’s paying attention.
However, it'd be unfair not to find some reactions to the news. When in doubt, social media it out—Football fans were quick to point out the Ravens' Pro Bowl snubs for some casual fun.
Social media reacts to Ravens Pro Bowl snubs
Someone call 911:
Travis Kelce over Mark Andrews in the pro bowl is insane robbery.
— Sl1ck (@Sl1ck_Goku) January 2, 2025
We couldn't agree more:
Ronnie Stanley probably shoulda made the Pro Bowl
— James Gibbons (@J_Gibbons52) January 2, 2025
Apparently they heard in Chicago:
Mark Andrews was snubbed too
— CHICAGO’S HYPE MAN🎨 (@_ricotheartist1) January 2, 2025
By the way:
Kyle van noy not being voted to the pro bowl is a disgrace by the way
— S (@Scm198) January 2, 2025
Khalil Mack over Kyle? Get out of here with that Van-Noise:
Kyle van noy should’ve made it over Khalil Mack smh
— KP (@Karon52) January 2, 2025
It's obvious there were several Ravens left off the ballet that were deserving. Unfortunately for Andrews, Stanley, and Van Noy, they will have to wait another year to hear their names called for the Pro Bowl.
As for now though, all focus shifts on getting a dub against Cleveland and gearing up for a Super Bowl run.