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Security stepped up for Fla. football trifecta

Law enforcement officials — not tailgaters — were getting stoked Thursday outside Land Shark Stadium, rolling out an impressive display of equipment to protect Miami's postseason football trifecta: the Orange Bowl, Pro Bowl and Super Bowl No. 44.

Bucs' Winslow striving to be the best

A bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one-time Pro Bowl tight end Kellen Winslow is making the most of a fresh start with his new team.

Eagles' Samuel injures neck

Eagles two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel left Sunday night's game against Dallas with a neck injury and his return is questionable.

Seahawks lose Jones for season, if not career

Walter Jones has gone on the Seahawks' injured reserve list, ending the six-time All-Pro left tackle's season and perhaps his illustrious career.

Ware, Cowboys agree on contract extension

Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware finally has his big contract with the Dallas Cowboys. He just won't be getting paid as much as some of the elite quarterbacks he will be trying to sack.

Vikes' Winfield out, Peterson and Harvin hurt too

Antoine Winfield proved his worth to the Minnesota Vikings last season with his first career Pro Bowl selection, a performance that earned him a fat new contract during the summer.

Marshall bounces back from offseason of discontent

Josh McDaniels' tough love apparently has done the trick. Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall, whose temper tantrum at training camp drew a nine-day suspension, is back to being his Pro Bowl self.

Former Pro Bowl receiver Leon Clarke dies

Leon Clarke, a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver in the NFL who played for Southern California in the 1955 Rose Bowl, has died at 76.

Seahawks' Jones out into at least November

Seahawks nine-time Pro Bowl tackle Walter Jones will not return until at least November, if at all this season.

Cardinals’ Berry ‘an emotional cat’ off the field

Curran: Bertrand Berry has played in a Pro Bowl and a Super Bowl. And this week, he’ll be on Sunday Night Football as his Cardinals play the Indianapolis Colts. We got Irrelevant with B-Train.

Tuck questionable, Canty out for Giants

Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck is questionable for the New York Giants' game this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Seymour looks to build on solid start in Oakland

Richard Seymour's debut with the Oakland Raiders went far better than anyone could have hoped considering the five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman was with his new team less than 48 hours.

Eagles' lineman Andrews done for season

Shawn Andrews won't play with his brother and college roommate this year.

Boldin says fixing team's woes 'not a mystery'

The ever-blunt Anquan Boldin spoke out to his teammates after Arizona's sloppy season-opening loss.

Patriots trade DL Richard Seymour to Raiders

The Oakland Raiders took a big step toward improving their struggling run defense by acquiring five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Richard Seymour from the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Denver Broncos suspend receiver Brandon Marshall

Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall, openly unhappy with the Denver Broncos, was suspended by the team for the rest of the preseason for what coach Josh McDaniels called "detrimental" conduct.

Panthers mum on Pro Bowl LB Beason's knee injury

The Carolina Panthers entered training camp with a new defensive coordinator, a more aggressive scheme and plenty of motivation in the locker room to erase memories of their late-season slide in 2008.

49ers' Battle healthy and ready

Arnaz Battle survived when the San Francisco 49ers signed four-time Pro Bowl free agent Isaac Bruce before last season. Battle didn't budge when the team brought in Brandon Jones this offseason.

LT Walter Jones has successful knee surgery

The second knee surgery in eight months for Seahawks nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones has removed loose fragments, including scar tissue from the original surgery.

Marshall might find himself on sidelines Saturday

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels says he hasn't decided if recalcitrant receiver Brandon Marshall will play in Denver's preseason game at Seattle this weekend.

Eagles gamble on disgraced NFL star Michael Vick

Michael Vick is back in the NFL. When he finally gets in a game, it might be at a new position. Looking to add a new dimension to their offense, the Philadelphia Eagles gave Vick a one-year deal with an option for a second year. Vick wasn't brought in to compete with five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb for a starting job, but the two could end up on the field together.

49ers linebacker Willis returns to practice

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Willis was back Monday after missing 22 practices with an ankle and Achilles' injury.

Patriots trade for Oakland's Derrick Burgess

The New England Patriots obtained defensive end Derrick Burgess on Thursday after the two-time Pro Bowl player held out of the Oakland Raiders training camp in hopes of being traded.

Orton won't ratchet up the words with Cutler

New Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton isn't going to make this a long-distance dissing match between him and Pro Bowl passer Jay Cutler in Chicago.

Falcons' Pro Bowl WR White no-show at camp

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith hardly seemed irritated that Pro Bowl receiver Roddy White skipped the first two sessions of training camp Saturday in a contract holdout.

The Vine
A Vegan in the National Football League?
Source: Discovery.com

Another NFL season is upon us but what can the red meat macho world of pro football offer an earth-friendly greenie? How about a lesson in eco-eating from Atlanta Falcons Tight End Tony Gonzalez? A ten-time Pro Bowl selection, Gonzalez currently holds the NFL records for single s …

Prank Gone Bad: Veteran NFL QB Threw Rookie Jay Cutler's Diabetes Monitor in the Pool
Source: Yahoo! Sports

As it turns out, he destroyed Jay Cutler's blood sugar monitor (Cutler's a type 1 diabetic) by mistake. As part of all the zany Pro Bowl hijinx, Peyton meant to throw Cutler's cell phone in the pool as a part of some Pro Bowl rookie initiation.

Big Changes Coming to the Pro Bowl
Source: Yahoo! Sports

The Pro Bowl will be moved to a week before the Super Bowl and will be played at the site of the game beginning in 2010, the Associated Press reported today.

Pro Bowl Honors Sean Taylors Memory

The Pro Bowl on Sunday will be an exciting one to watch as Peyton Manning,Fred Taylor,and Ben Rothesberger. The suprising thing about the Pro Bowl is that Tom Brady is not their. I mean how could Brady miss the Pro Bowl, the reason he missed it was his ankle.

Pro Bowl - Who Cares? - The NFL Stars Don't

This Sunday, sometime, they will play the Pro Bowl. Well, they really won't be playing, they will be running around in their uniforms. They restrict the defense severely in fashion of the College All Star Games.

Fox Cashes in on Super Bowl Audience

Already on a ratings high during the writers strike with its schedule of reality TV programs, Fox spared no expense to promote itself during the Super Bowl.

Brett Favre to skip Pro Bowl
Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre pulled out of the Pro Bowl Thursday. No reason was given for Favre skipping the Feb. 10 exhibition game in Honolulu.

A look at how far McNabb has fallen
Source: Delaware County Times

The Pro Bowl fan balloting is an annual popularity contest. Theoretically it counts one-third in the Pro Bowl selection process, the votes of the players and the coaches making up the remaining two-thirds.

Spinal cord injury ends 15-year career for Seahawks Player
Source: Yahoo! Sports

...Seattle Seahawks fullback Mack Strong has a spinal cord condition that is ending his career immediately -- but not affecting his quality of life. And for that, the 36-year-old Pro Bowler, husband and father of two is grateful.

All-Star games test tolerance of the fans
Source: Delaware County Times

The money, extreme as it is, long ago became acceptable. The attitude? Tolerable. The posses, the agents, the perks? Background noise.

Colts, a repeat, and the cap
Source: zamwi.com

Though the 2007 is not officially over until Saturday's pro bowl, we look at the likelihood of a repeat for the Indianapolis Colts. Curious about their salary cap problems, and Tony Dungy's return...we review it all!

Bears beat Seahawks in NFC thriller
Source: AL JAZEERA

The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 in overtime after a nail-biting playoff to reach the NFC championship decider for the first time since 1988. The Bears drew level with less than five minutes to play with a gutsy 41-yard Robbie Gould field goal into a howling  …

Redskins' Samuels Earns Pro Bowl Honors Again
Source: The Washington Post

Washington Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels earned his fourth Pro Bowl selection, the NFL announced yesterday. Samuels, 29, also earned berths in 2001, 2002 and 2005.

Carolina Sports Net » 3 Panthers make pro bowl
Source: carolinasportsnet.com

3 Carolina Panthers made the Pro Bowl... Steve Smith, Julius Peppers and.... Kris Jenkins?

Packers sign Koren Robinson
Source: Green Bay |Packers Official Site

The Packers have signed wide reciever Koren Robinson after he was dropped by the Vikings for a DWI.

Fans can call an offensive play in the pro bowl!
Source: nfl.com

I came across this on NFL.com, and thought it was pretty cool. For the third straight year fans can vote/pick an offensive play for both conferences. The play that receives the most votes will be called during the game! So everybody go vote, and enjoy the pro bowl! NFC by 10.

Pasquarelli: Far from the 'right' thing
Source: ESPN.com

Some of the NFL's biggest players really got snubbed

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