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.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Sportsnet · Aug 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
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ESPNTier B
NFL axing Pro Bowl Games, will still honor players(opens original report in a new tab)The NFL is eliminating the Pro Bowl Games, instead shifting the focus to celebrating the honor of being a Pro Bowl selection. — ESPN
CBS NewsTier B
NFL ends Pro Bowl after 75 years, will still honor roster at season's end(opens original report in a new tab)CBS SportsTier B
NFL eliminates Pro Bowl after 75 years, but players will still receive annual honor(opens original report in a new tab)The league will still name 88 all-stars through standard voting and invite them to Los Angeles for a February celebration, but will not select alternates — CBS Sports
SportsnetTier B
NFL eliminating Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honoured as Pro Bowlers(opens original report in a new tab)
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