First-time Pro Bowl candidates for the Packers during 2022 season

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C Josh Myers: He’s entering Year 2 as the anchor of the Packers offensive line. Can he take a big jump and stay healthy as a second-year player?

OLB Preston Smith: The veteran bounced back with 9.0 sacks in 2021. He’d need to get to 12.0 or more to have a realistic shot at the Pro Bowl in 2022.

RB A.J. Dillon: It would likely take an injury to Aaron Jones to make a Pro Bowl happen, but Dillon could be a touchdown machine if he gets enough touches in 2022.

S Darnell Savage: Despite a notable step back in 2021, Savage still has all the tools and experience necessary for being a Pro Bowl safety. Maybe going into his second year in Joe Barry’s defense will provide the boost.

K Mason Crosby: Can a new holder and special teams coordinator help turn Crosby back into the automatic kicker he was during the 2020 season? He has a long history of bouncing back from bad seasons.

WR Allen Lazard: His target share should sky rocket, and someone has to catch touchdown passes from Aaron Rodgers. There’s a chance he could hit double-digit scores in 2022.

G Jon Runyan Jr: He was terrific as a first-year starter at left guard. Having Runyan as a last name doesn’t hurt his Pro Bowl potential, either.

P Pat O’Donnell: The veteran punter has a chance to stop the revolving door at the position in Green Bay.

TE Robert Tonyan: If he returns from injury in time, Tonyan could catch a bunch of passes and score a bunch of touchdowns in the passing game. He deserved the Pro Bowl nod in 2020.