The NFL announced its rosters for the 2024 Pro Bowl on Wednesday and the Denver Broncos will be represented by three starters on the AFC team: cornerback Pat Surtain, safety Justin Simmons and returner Marvin Mims.
In addition to those three starters, the Broncos also have a pair of third alternates in guard Quinn Meinerz and fullback Michael Burton. If multiple guards and fullbacks drop out of the flag football game, Meinerz and Burton could be added to the roster in the coming weeks.
So, who are Denver’s biggest Pro Bowl snubs this year? The biggest one is Meinerz, who deserved more than an alternate nod, and the second most notable snub is wide receiver Courtland Sutton.
Sutton did not rank high in receptions or receiving yards this season, but he pulled off some of the best catches of the season and scored 10 touchdowns, tied for third-most in the NFL this year.
Here’s a quick look at all of the Broncos’ Pro Bowl snubs and honorable mentions from the 2023 season.
PFF credits Meinerz for allowing two sacks this season. His overall grade (83.4) ranks third among guards and No. 1 among guards in the AFC. Meinerz went viral on more than one occasion for his extracurricular blocking, and there’s no doubt that he ranks among the league’s best at his position. Mienerz is a third alternate, but he should have made the first-team as the AFC’s top guard.
Sutton’s ten receiving touchdowns this season are tied for third-most in the NFL and second-most in the AFC. Only Tyreek Hill (12) and Mike Evans (13) have hauled in more touchdown catches this season.
McMillian emerged as a key member of Denver’s secondary this season, taking over slot duties in October. The play-making defensive back has seven tackles behind the line of scrimmage, five pass breakups, three quarterback hits, two interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries this season.
