Which Seahawks and Patriots Players Are Missing the Pro Bowl Due to Super Bowl 60, Including Drake Maye?
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Super Bowl week always comes with celebration, but also sacrifice. As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots prepare for Super Bowl LX, several of their biggest stars will be absent from the 2026 Pro Bowl, despite earning all-star selections.
The reason is simple and long-standing: players competing in the Super Bowl do not participate in the Pro Bowl, which is held the week before the championship game. This year’s absences include headline names like Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, along with key Seahawks contributors who helped power Seattle’s title run.
Why Super Bowl Players Don’t Play in the Pro Bowl
The Pro Bowl is designed to celebrate the league’s top performers, but scheduling creates a natural conflict. Since the Pro Bowl takes place one week before the Super Bowl, players from the two finalists are automatically replaced by alternates.
The NFL prioritizes:
- Player health and recovery
- Competitive balance for the Super Bowl
- Logistical simplicity during Super Bowl week
Patriots Players Missing the Pro Bowl
Drake Maye (QB)
Drake Maye was voted into the Pro Bowl after a breakout season that led New England back to the Super Bowl stage. However, as the Patriots’ starting quarterback in Super Bowl LX, Maye will not participate in the Pro Bowl.
Drake Maye and the @Patriots have landed for Super Bowl LX 🤩
Super Bowl LX– Sunday 6:30pm ET on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/6eiNu4kHmL— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2026
Seahawks Players Missing the Pro Bowl
The Seahawks’ return to the Super Bowl also means multiple Seattle players will sit out the Pro Bowl.
Key Seahawks Stars
Several Seahawks earned Pro Bowl honors after elite regular-season performances, but like their Patriots counterparts, they will skip the Pro Bowl to focus on Super Bowl LX.
When Super Bowl players withdraw, the NFL turns to Pro Bowl alternate players who narrowly missed the original selection. These alternates receive full Pro Bowl recognition and the associated $96,000 Pro Bowl payout
Conclusion: Super Bowl Success Comes First
Several Seahawks and Patriots players, including Drake Maye, will miss the 2026 Pro Bowl. The absence will not be because of injury or controversy, but because they’re preparing for Super Bowl LX.
