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Former NFL star J.J. Watt has strong words for Pro Bowl after numerous players drop out


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Published in Sports and Competition on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 21:45 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Twenty-four Pro Bowl alternates were named Tuesday, prompting five-time selection J.J. Watt to go scorched earth on what he suggests is a watered-down honor.

The article discusses former NFL star J.J. Watt's criticism of the Pro Bowl following the withdrawal of several key players. Watt, who has been selected for the Pro Bowl five times, expressed his disappointment on social media, highlighting that the event has lost its prestige due to the absence of top players. He suggested that the NFL should reconsider the format or the timing of the Pro Bowl to ensure that it features the league's best talent, as many players are either injured, resting, or preparing for the Super Bowl. Watt's comments come in the wake of players like T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, and Minkah Fitzpatrick opting out, which has led to a significant drop in the event's competitive integrity and viewer interest.

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