Unlike some notable quarterbacks who passed on participating in the Pro Bowl Games because of injury or other reasons, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will make his first Pro Bowl appearance Thursday night in the skills competition in Orlando, Florida.
The NFL leader in passing yards this season had been voted in twice before but declined, reflecting one of the problems Pro Bowl Games organizers face each year. Star quarterbacks have been especially difficult to convince to show up. The Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen (hand injury) will not participate this year after deep playoff runs.