The new event, renamed The Pro Bowl Games
will succeed the American Football All-Star Game.
It will feature players from the American and National Associations displaying their talents on and off the field. The 2023 event will take place in Las Vegas, while the flag football game will be staged on February 5 at the Raiders’ home.
Peyton Manning and his company Omaha Productions will help set the lineup and promote content for the event.
A 14-time Pro Bowl selection during a successful Hall of Fame career, Manning will provide his perspective and will also be on the coaching staff for the flag football game.
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Very blunt feedback from guys who recently competed in the Pro Bowl was to keep it a multi-day event. It was extremely positive, both from the players and the teams.
The Pro Bowl made its debut in January 1951, in Los Angeles, and remained there for 21 seasons, before the showdown was moved to other cities from 1972 to 1980.
Hawaii then hosted the event from 1980 to 2009, and the meet was held at multiple venues over the following years, including Miami, Phoenix, Orlando and Las Vegas.
The quality of play in the Pro Bowl has often been criticized. The players, naturally worried about getting injured, see it more as a friendly match than a competition. A flag football match could increase competition while preventing injuries.
The NFL shows a strong interest in this other version of the sport. The league has partnered with the International Football Federation to bring it to the World Games in July, with a view to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Fan voting will further determine the two teams. Tom Brady has the most Pro Bowl invites with 15, a selection of more than four players.
