Minnesota Vikings quarterback, Brett Favre has pulled out of the 2010 Pro Bowl due to injury. Favre injured his left ankle during the NFC championship game with the New Orleans Saints.
So, who’s his replacement?
Tony Romo, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys!
Romo was added to the NFC roster on Monday as replacement. Romo was the second QB added to the NFC team on Monday. Philadelphia’s Donovan McNabb replaced Saints quarterback, Drew Brees. (Players that will be playing in the Super Bowl are not able to participate in the Pro Bowl)
This will be Romo’s third Pro Bowl bid.
Also, Romo’s teammate, Dallas center back Mike Jenkins, was also added to the Pro Bowl team as a replacement for injured Minnesota center back Antoine Winfield.
The Pro Bowl takes place this Sunday, Jan. 31 7:30 p.m. ET at Dolphin Stadium in South Florida, and will air on ESPN.