The Jets jump in 2022 was recognized on Wednesday by the selections to the Pro Bowl.
The Jets had four players selected as AFC representatives for the new Pro Bowl games – rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, linebacker C.J. Mosley and special teams ace Justin Hardee. It was the most players the Jets had selected to the Pro Bowl since 2008 when they also had four picked as starters.
The Jets did not have any Pro Bowlers in each of the last two seasons – years when they went a combined 6-27. The Jets are making a playoff push this season at 7-7 entering Thursday’s game against the Jaguars and these four players are a big part of why the team has turned around.
Rookie corner Sauce Gardner’s impact on the Jets earned him a Pro Bowl nod. for the NY POST
Gardner is the leading candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He leads the NFL with 16 passes defensed and has two interceptions. Williams leads the team with 11 sacks. Mosley leads the team with 130 tackles. He also has an interception.
The Pro Bowl is selected by a combination of three groups – votes by fans, coaches and players.
The Jets’ last Pro Bowler was Jamal Adams in 2019. The last time they had multiple players selected was 2018 when Adams, Andre Roberts and Jason Myers all earned the honor.
The NFL altered the Pro Bowl this year. There will not be a game. Instead, there will be a series of skills competitions as well as a 7-on-7 flag football game. Peyton and Eli Manning will serve as the coaches of the AFC and NFC, respectively. The event will be held on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas.