In the past, when a guy was injured, nursing a condition, or just didn't want to play in the Pro Bowl, his alternate went instead. This then became a Pro Bowl credit for both the named starter and his backup. Now, only the starters will get Pro Bowl recognition, and backups, plus backups to the backups, will get the snub.
Barry Shuck is a writer at Dawgs By Nature. He specializes in historical pro football narratives while also providing in-depth stories that delve into the experiences of players, the team, and the broader context of the sport. Barry's work has been featured in SB Nation, MSN, Blue Vire, BVM Sports, NewsBreak, Revenge of the Birds, and Yahoo Sports.











