Packers' Lacy headed to Pro Bowl as injury replacement
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by Paul Imig 1-15-14
There will now be at least one Green Bay Packers player represented in this year's Pro Bowl, as running back Eddie Lacy was added to the roster. Lacy is replacing an injured Adrian Peterson.
When the initial Pro Bowl rosters were announced Dec. 27, no Packers made it. However, Lacy was the closest, being named a first alternate. On Wednesday, Lacy benefitted from being the top backup option, joining the NFL's annual game that features the league's elite players.
"I was extremely excited to hear that I am getting to go to the Pro Bowl after my rookie season," Lacy said in a statement released by the Packers. "I feel like it gives me a great opportunity to thank my teammates, especially the offensive line, and coaches, for working with me and helping me accomplish what I did on the field this year."
Lacy is the first Packers running back to be in the Pro Bowl since Ahman Green in 2004. He's also the first Packers rookie running back to make it since John Brockington in 1971. continue
Good for him for making it, but I'm not too happy about this. Probably the last guy I'd want playing in a meaningless game. Couple that with the fact there's a chance Harbaugh or Carrol could be coaching his side.
