NFL ends Pro Bowl after 75 years, will still honor roster at season's end
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
The NFL has decided to discontinue the Pro Bowl after 75 years of existence, reserving the recognition for the league's elite players at the conclusion of the current season. The event, which was held annually since 1951 with only a brief interruption during the 2021 COVID-19 pandemic, will be celebrated in Los Angeles. Despite the Pro Bowl's discontinuation, 88 players from this season will still receive the Pro Bowl honor.
The NFL plans to elevate the Pro Bowl selections, honoring players who distinguish themselves as the best in the NFL without replacing any players for injured or Super Bowl-eligible players. The roster selection process will continue to be determined through an equal-weighted voting system among players, coaches, and fans. NFL executive vice president Peter O'Reilly emphasized the Pro Bowl's original purpose of recognizing the best players in the league.
Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president of football operations, revealed in a call with star players that the players themselves desired a celebration of the league's all-stars. The Pro Bowl has seen a decline in popularity in recent years, with the NFL relocating the event to various cities and switching to a flag football format in 2023.
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