NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, will continue to honor players
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL has officially discontinued the Pro Bowl game after nearly 70 years, with the 2023 season marking the end of the competitive all-star event.
- Despite ending the game, the league will still name 88 players as Pro Bowlers and hold related flag football events in Los Angeles to honor top performers.
- NFL executives emphasized a shift from playing the game to recognizing the honor of being selected, aiming to restore greater significance to Pro Bowl selections.
- Feedback from players indicated a preference against competitive play following the playoffs, citing concerns about physicality and viewer perception after the championship games.
- The Pro Bowl's declining popularity and changes in format, including a move away from Honolulu and a switch to flag football in 2023, contributed to the decision to end the traditional game.
