Tyler Huntley, who performed in six video games for the Ravens this season filling in for injured quarterback Lamar Jackson, has been named to the Pro Bowl roster as a substitute for injured Buffalo Bills starter Josh Allen.
The AFC roster initially included three quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals and Allen. However, with Mahomes getting ready for the Super Bowl and Allen sitting out, two alternates have been added to the roster.
Burrow shall be joined by Huntley and Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Players are chosen via a mixture of votes from gamers, followers and coaches.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led all gamers in fan voting, however he’s been sidelined with a concussion since late December. Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers was named an alternate, like Tagovailoa, however he can even miss the occasion after having surgical procedure on his shoulder final week.
Jackson was the third alternate, per ESPN, and Huntley was the fourth. Jackson spent the final a number of weeks of the 2022 season recovering from a knee harm.
ESPN reported that Huntley acquired extra votes than quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr and Mac Jones.
Unlike most Pro Bowl picks, Huntley performed in simply six video games (common season and playoffs) this season. He accomplished 67% of his passes for 658 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in 5 regular-season appearances and went 17-for-29 for 226 yards, two touchdowns, an interception and a expensive fourth-quarter, goal-line fumble in a wild-card spherical loss to the Bengals. He additionally rushed for 191 yards and a landing in these six video games.
The Pro Bowl has historically been a traditional, sort out soccer recreation of all-stars, however as the sport noticed much less and fewer contact — to keep away from harm in an exhibition recreation — the NFL not too long ago modified the format. This week will mark the primary “Pro Bowl Games,” which can embrace ability competitions and a flag soccer recreation. It will final from Thursday to Sunday in Las Vegas.
Ravens tight finish Mark Andrews, extensive receiver and return specialist Devin Duvernay (who’s injured), cornerback Marlon Humphrey, fullback Patrick Ricard, linebacker Roquan Smith and kicker Justin Tucker have been additionally voted as Pro Bowl picks.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com