Panthers CB Jaycee Horn didn't seem to be a fan of the Pro Bowl Games, calling the recently-axed event "trash" on Thursday.
The league said 88 players will still be named as Pro Bowlers and honored in Los Angeles after this season. Several flag football events also will take place at that time.
The Pro Bowl will remain an NFL honor, but the game, skills competitions, and alternates are gone. Here's what will replace them.
The NFL is eliminating the Pro Bowl Game following a presentation from league executives to team owners, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic.
The NFL eliminated its AFC vs. NFC Pro Bowl game, ending skills competitions and flag football after ratings cratered to just 2 million viewers.
The NFL has had more than 100 Pro Bowlers in recent years because of players who were either too injured or disinterested in participating.
The NFL is eliminating the Pro Bowl Games, instead shifting the focus to celebrating the honor of being a Pro Bowl selection.
Beginning with the 2026 season, the NFL will replace its annual Pro Bowl game with an in-person celebration featuring skills challenges and flag football.
The Pro Bowl Games never really got off the ground despite help from Peyton and Eli Manning. The AFC vs. NFC flag football game is no more.
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