The league has shifted to a flag football format while revamping the skills challenge to be more focused on having a fun and spirited competition. Thursday night’s Pro Bowl Skills Show starts at 7 p.m. ET and will feature three Falcons players participating in six events.

Micah Parsons was talking to Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson on “The Edge with Micah Parsons,” and discussed why almost left football.

Robinson joins right guard Chris Lindstrom and special teams ace KhaDarel Hodge as the Atlanta Falcons' representatives at the Pro Bowl.

The second-year running back will replace Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, who led the NFL with 2,005 rushing yards this season. The Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders on Sunday and will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Robinson was named to the NFC roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Monday, securing his first career Pro Bowl selection as revealed by a report by the team's senior reporter, Tori McElhaney. He will serve as a replacement for Saquon Barkley, who will not participate in the event due to the Philadelphia Eagles clinching a spot in Super Bowl LIX.

With his magical season for the Philadelphia Eagles, superstar runner Saquon Barkley is opening up new doors for running backs everywhere. This is especially the case with Barkley playing on a lucrative three-year, $37.75 million contract that is looking like a better investment for Philadelphia every single week.

Nov 23, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Boise State Broncos running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

As Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson celebrates his 23rd birthday today, he'll also be celebrating as a Pro Bowler for the first time. Robinson, who rushed for 1,456 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding another 431 receiving yards, was selected to replace Super Bowl-bound Saquon Barkley.

The running back position has seen a resurgence over the last couple of years. We’ve seen rookie backs like Bijan Robinson and Bucky Irving excel over the last couple of seasons, bringing back the importance of the position.

According to the NFL’s final regular-season stats, the Giants allowed opponents an average of 10.5 yards per return, 0.6 yards above the league average.

Saquon Barkley has had a historic season and has been the driving force behind the Philadelphia Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl. He rushed for over 2,000 yards in the regular season and has averaged 147.