Houston Chronicle · Feb 11, 2016
Houston bids to host Pro Bowl in 2017 before Super Bowl
The Super Bowl LI Countdown Clock is unveiled during a ceremony at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Houston. The football-shaped sculpture, designed by Eric Kaposta, is one of four that will be located throughout the city. The others will be placed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Hobby Airport and Discovery Green. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / © 2016 Houston Chronicle
The city of Houston has submitted a bid to host the 2017 Pro Bowl in advance of Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed the proposal to host the NFL's annual all-star game following a press conference to unveil an official countdown clock to next year's Super Bowl LI.
