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Jalen Hurts Selected for Third Pro Bowl Appearance

1/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

The NFL named Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, to the Pro Bowl Games, replacing Matthew Stafford.
This marks Hurts' third Pro Bowl appearance, and he will join Cam Jurgens, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Zack Baun.
The Pro Bowl Games will be held February 3 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
In the 2025 season, Hurts completed 64.8% of his passes for 3,224 yards and 25 touchdowns with six interceptions.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's Pro Bowl, established in 1950, has evolved significantly, shifting from a traditional tackle game to skills competitions and non-contact flag football by 2023. This transformation reflects the league's focus on player recognition and fan engagement, highlighted by Jalen Hurts' impressive 2022 season, where he completed 64.8% of his passes for 3,224 yards and 25 touchdowns, showcasing the growing commercialization of sports entertainment.

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Story summary

The NFL named Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, to the Pro Bowl Games, replacing Matthew Stafford.
This marks Hurts' third Pro Bowl appearance, and he will join Cam Jurgens, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Zack Baun.
The Pro Bowl Games will be held February 3 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
In the 2025 season, Hurts completed 64.8% of his passes for 3,224 yards and 25 touchdowns with six interceptions.

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