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NFL announces 2017 Pro Bowl Legends captains

The NFL will once again have former players serve as Pro Bowl Legends captains for next January's Pro Bowl.

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis will be joined by future Hall of Famers Ray Lewis, Tony Gonzalez and Charles Woodson at the 2017 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

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"Playing in the Pro Bowl was always exciting for me," Bettis, a six-time Pro Bowler, said in a league release. "It meant a lot to be recognized as one of the best in the game, and I’m looking forward to returning as a captain and sharing in the experience with the current and next generation of football’s best.