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The NFC would have been in good hands with six-time Pro Bowl Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson starting under center.
However, the 31-year-old Super Bowl champion decided to give his starting spot to Drew Brees for Sunday night's Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida:
B/R Gridiron @brgridironRussell Wilson is giving his starting spot to Drew Brees in the Pro Bowl u270a (via @NFLSTROUD) https://t.co/TpCKbSFCFu
Wilson's move is made particularly interesting because Brees, a 13-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, discussed potentially retiring with Amie Just of the Times-Picayune earlier Sunday:
"I'm really waiting until football is totally done," the 41-year-old disclosed.