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Roger Goodell: We want the Pro Bowl to be an honor without an exhibition game
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The NFL has decided to eliminate the Pro Bowl game due to declining player participation and fan interest, opting instead to honor 88 Pro Bowlers in a ceremony before the Super Bowl in Los Angeles.
- Commissioner Roger Goodell cited player feedback emphasizing the desire to be honored as Pro Bowlers rather than focusing on the game itself, which has struggled with quality and relevance.
- The Pro Bowl has traditionally featured an all-star exhibition since 1951, except in 2021 due to the pandemic, and recently shifted to a non-contact flag football format in 2023, which failed to boost engagement.
- Goodell acknowledged that the quality of the Pro Bowl game has not met NFL standards for years, prompting the league to reconsider the event's format and focus on celebrating players' achievements instead.
