NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers
- The NFL announced the end of the Pro Bowl game, which has been held in various forms since 1951.
- The game was not played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the only pause in the event's history.
- 88 players will still be named as Pro Bowlers and honored in Los Angeles after this season.
- Flag football events will also take place at the same time as the honors ceremony.
- The Pro Bowl has seen a decline in popularity and has changed formats in recent years.
The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Pro Bowl game will be discontinued, ending a tradition that has been in place since 1951. The event has not been played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which marked the only interruption in its history.
Despite the cancellation of the game, the league confirmed that 88 players will still be recognized as Pro Bowlers and will be honored in Los Angeles following the conclusion of this season. Additionally, several flag football events will be organized during the same time frame.
Peter O'Reilly, the NFL's executive vice president, stated that the Pro Bowl has always aimed to recognize the players who excel as the best in the league. He emphasized that the selection will return to its original purpose of honoring top performers, enhancing its significance for players, families, clubs, and fans alike.
NFL取消职业碗比赛，但球员仍将被认可为职业碗球员
NFL于周三宣布职业碗比赛将被取消，结束了自1951年以来的传统。该活动在2021年因COVID-19疫情未举行，这是其历史上唯一的中断。
尽管比赛被取消，联盟确认仍将有88名球员被认可为职业碗球员，并将在本赛季结束后在洛杉矶接受表彰。此外，在同一时间段内还将组织一些橄榄球旗帜赛事。
NFL执行副总裁彼得·奥赖利表示，职业碗一直旨在表彰在联赛中表现出色的球员。他强调，评选将回归其原始目的，表彰顶尖表现者，从而增强其对球员、家庭、俱乐部和球迷的重要性。