NFL ends Pro Bowl after 75 years, will still honor roster at season's end
Summary
The NFL announced it will stop holding the Pro Bowl game after more than 70 years. Instead of a game, players selected for the Pro Bowl will be honored at a special event, and no substitute players will be chosen.Key Facts
- The Pro Bowl has been played almost every year since 1951, except in 2021 due to COVID-19.
- The NFL will continue to name 88 players as Pro Bowlers and honor them in Los Angeles after the season.
- Several flag football events will take place at the same time as the honors.
- There will be no substitute players chosen to replace those injured or playing in the Super Bowl.
- Pro Bowl rosters are decided by votes from players, coaches, and fans.
- NFL executive Peter O’Reilly said the change aims to make Pro Bowl recognition more meaningful.
- The Pro Bowl event has lost popularity and moved locations several times, and changed from tackle football to flag football in 2023.
- NFL executive Troy Vincent said players wanted the league's all-stars to be celebrated in a different way.
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