NFL to End Pro Bowl Game, Will Still Honor Players

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Published: 2026-08-27
Category: sports
Source: Times Republican

The National Football League has announced it will no longer stage the traditional AFC vs. NFC Pro Bowl game, ending a 70-year tradition. Instead, 88 players will still be named Pro Bowlers and honored in Los Angeles after the season, with several flag football events also planned. The decision comes after years of declining interest and a desire to shift focus from a competitive game to recognizing player achievements.

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