In the latest attempt to fix their all-star game, the NFL has announced the replacement of the actual game with a week of events, including flag football, skill challenges and more.
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NFL REINVENTS PRO BOWL AS ‘THE PRO BOWL GAMES’ PRESENTED BY VERIZON, REPLACES TACKLE GAME WITH FLAG FOOTBALL AND SKILLS COMPETITIONS STARTING IN 2023u200b
Multi-day AFC vs NFC competition culminates in action-packed Flag football game on Sunday, televised on ESPN and ABC, along with new skills challenges and major musical performance
The 2023 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon will keep fan-favorite activities, while innovating certain areas of week-long event in Las Vegas to deliver unforgettable experience for players, families and fans
Peyton Manning and Omaha Productions will help shape programming for tentpole event
For many years a cry from a vocal minority has existed to turn the NFL into a non-contact sport Ala flag football.