Browns’ Shedeur Sanders will likely be one of many AFC’s quarterbacks for the Pro Bowl Games, AP supply says

Shedeur Sanders has been chosen as a substitute QB on the AFC’s roster for subsequent week’s Pro Bowl Games, an individual aware of the state of affairs informed The Associated Press on Monday.

The individual spoke to the AP on situation of anonymity as a result of the NFL has not introduced roster modifications. Yahoo Sports was the primary to report on Sanders’ addition.

The Cleveland Browns rookie was a fifth-round decide after many thought he would go earlier within the draft. Sanders performed in eight video games, and began the Browns’ ultimate seven video games, going 3-4. He had a 56.6% completion charge and 68.1 passer ranking together with 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

New England’s Drake Maye, Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo’s Josh Allen have been on the unique AFC roster when the choices have been introduced on Dec. 23.

Maye is unable to take part due to the Patriots advancing to the Super Bowl whereas Herbert and Allen handled accidents on the finish of their seasons.

Other AFC quarterbacks, together with Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, Indianapolis’ Daniel Jones and Denver’s Bo Nix additionally suffered season-ending accidents. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence was one of many prime alternates, however Lawrence opted to not play within the occasion.

Sanders was not chosen as one of many 4 alternate choices at quarterback when the rosters have been first introduced.

Finding gamers to fill out Pro Bowl rosters due to accidents has all the time been a problem, however it has elevated because the NFL did away with the exhibition full-contact all-star recreation format and went to a weeklong expertise competitors and flag soccer recreation starting with the 2022 season.

Tyler Huntley made it as an alternate three years in the past after throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions in 4 begins with the Baltimore Ravens.

The Pro Bowl Games will happen in San Francisco forward of the Super Bowl. Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (NFC) and Steve Young (AFC) are the coaches for the flag soccer showdown on Feb. 3.

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