Which Bengals player will be a first-time Pro Bowler in the 2026 NFL season?

Greetings, Bengals fans!

With 2026 having the potential to be a special year for Cincinnati, it could also lead to a host of Bengals players making the Pro Bowl, some even as first-timers.

While Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Dexter Lawrence, Orlando Brown Jr., and Ja’Marr Chase have all been, there are several guys who could be primed to make their first appearance in the all-star game.

While there’s a ton of starters on the roster who haven’t been to a Pro Bowl before, these four names stand out the most:

• CB DJ Turner: Already playing at a Pro Bowl level. Just a matter of staying at that level and getting the recognition.
• S Bryan Cook: Was already playing at a Pro Bowl level in Kansas City.
• RT Amarius Mims: Rising star who had a very strong end to the 2025 season and could make a major jump in Year 3.
• RB Chase Brown: One of the AFC’s top running backs and could be in for a big year thanks to the offensive line continuity.

And one could also argue for names like kicker Evan McPherson, punter Ryan Rehhow, and my own sleeper pick, Boye Mafe.

So, which Bengals player do you think has the best chance to be a first-time Pro Bowler (not an alternate) in the 2026 NFL season? Sound off below and in the comments section!

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