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Briggs to Bypass Pro Bowl

Found January 09, 2012 on Bears Claws: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Lance Briggs,  Chad Greenway,  Brian Urlacher
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  Minnesota Vikings

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Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, citing nagging injuries, has decided to skip the annual Pro Bowl game later this month.  The seven-time consecutive all-star was slowed late in the season by a lingering ankle issue.  He will be replaced by the Minnesota Vikings Chad Greenway. Briggs is the second Bears representative who will miss the game.  His sidekick,  linebacker Brian Urlacher, [...]
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