On one hand, Burrow is getting $55 million per year. On the other hand, he might have to watch more than a few quality teammates come and go as the Bengals struggle to put enough talent around him to get the Bengals the first Super Bowl win in franchise history.

Wilson was named to the all-star event as a replacement for Buffalo's Josh Allen while New England rookie Drake Maye was named as a replacement for Lamar Jackson. Both Jackson and Allen cited injuries as reasons for missing the festivities. Former Texans star JJ Watt, a five-time Pro Bowl edge, openly wondered what, exactly, is going on.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye participated in his first-ever Pro Bowl event on Thursday night, but did not fair well in the "Passing the Test" challenge.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud declined his invite, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix isn’t going because of the transverse process fracture in his back that he played through at the end of the season, Mike Klis of 9News reports.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he prefers to bring back Russell Wilson or Justin Fields at quarterback next season.

Head Coach Kevin Stefanski will begin next season as the offensive play caller in Cleveland. The Bengals’ new defensive coordinator wants to help them start faster in September.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Detroit quarterback Jared Goff delivered a near-perfect performance in “passing the test” and helped the NFC take a 14-7 lead over the AFC during the opening night of the Pro Bowl Games on Thursday.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Patriots running back James Cook are late additions after two Ravens declined. #Steelers QB Russell Wilson has been added to the Pro Bowl roster, replacing Lamar Jackson. AFC Pro Bowl QBs now are Drake Maye, Russell Wilson and Joe Burrow. pic.twitter.com/Z1oRnRzLIU

That list might have included Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix.

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye came up short Thursday night in the “Passing the Test” event as part of the Pro Bowl’s revamped skills competition.