Nice praise for Jordyn Brooks, who was listed as one of the "biggest snubs" in an ESPN+ article regarding the 2025 Pro Bowl roster:
Jordyn Brooks, LB, Miami Dolphins
Who he should replace: Roquan Smith, LB, Baltimore RavensWhy he should be in: Smith has been excellent his entire career, but for whatever reason -- age, lingering injury, new defensive coaching staff -- this was a down season for him. Meanwhile, Brooks signed with the Dolphins in free agency to join one of Smith's departed coaches -- Anthony Weaver, Miami's new defensive coordinator -- and immediately had a Roquan-like effect on the defense.
Brooks is a three-down linebacker with Fred Warner-lite coverage ability in the middle of the field, and this was one of his strongest seasons against the run. He'd get All-Pro votes from me, not just Pro Bowl recognition. -- Solak
Picking the biggest Pro Bowl snubs on the AFC and NFC rosters: Where's A.J. Brown?
No initial Pro Bowl roster is perfect, and we identified the best players, such as A.J. Brown and Baker Mayfield, who didn't get their names called on Thursday.
