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NFL has replaced the Pro Bowl with Skills Competitions and a Flag Football Game

NFL ends Pro Bowl; skills competitions, flag game instead
NFC quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 participates in the Precision Passing event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge, Wednesday, January 23, 2019, in Kissimmee, FL. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

The Pro Bowl is now being called the Pro Bowl Games!

Yes, this means the NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl in his current format. According to Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press, The NFL is replacing the game that no one tries in with a weeklong skills competition and a flag football game.

The Pro Bowl will not be played after showcasing the event for over 70 years. The Pro Bowl started in 1951, and this year they will be doing mini skills competitions over the week.

“The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days. The 2023 Games will be held in Las Vegas, and the flag football game at Allegiant Stadium is Sunday, Feb. 5.

Peyton Manning will help shape the programming and promote the event.

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