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One less Steeler will be at the Pro Bowl Games this season.
After one Steeler was added to the Pro Bowl Games yesterday, one will be withdrawing. Pittsburgh’s star outside linebacker T.J. Watt has decided to drop out of this year’s Pro Bowl, citing an injury.
Watt will be replaced on the roster by the Baltimore Ravens’ Kyle Van Noy.
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, kicker Chris Boswell, and special teams ace Miles Killebrew are still expected to represent the Steelers at the event.
Watt dealt with an ankle injury in the final few games of the season. Despite not missing many plays, he was clearly not 100%.
On the same day as his withdrawal from the Pro Bowl, Watt was named a finalist for AP Defensive Player of the Year.
The Pro Bowl Games will take place this year in Orlando, Fla. from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. The games will be televised on ESPN, with the Sunday flag football game also being available on ABC.