The Pro Bowl, NFL’s all-star game, crowns top players in a yearly exhibition. Now redefined after changes to its format and format eras.
Packers running back Aaron Green has disclosed an early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis on a Go Long podcast, detailing his approach to treatment, the role of exercise and diet, and his intent to stay active while managing symptoms. He says he wants to inform fans and advocate for early diagnosis in former players.
The NFL has eliminated the Pro Bowl game or any accompanying events. 88 players will be named Pro Bowlers and honored at an in-person Los Angeles celebration in February, with no alternates. Voting remains the same and the Pro Bowl will focus on honoring the season’s best players rather than a game.
Federal filings show a nurse practitioner prescribed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills across more than 20 states, guiding clients on evading DEA scrutiny. The DEA has revoked her authority to prescribe controlled substances. Civil settlement reached earlier this year did not admit wrongdoing. Details tie prominent athletes and others to the operation.
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has had the case against him amended to include citations for open intoxicants, unsafe passing on the right and first-offense operating while intoxicated. He had previously been cited for refusing a sobriety test. CBS Sports and CBS affiliates report on the ongoing civil matter as Romo remains a leading NFL analyst.
Antonio Brown has reached a plea deal on aggravated assault in Miami. He will receive probation with adjudication withheld, avoiding a prison sentence if approved. The deal stems from an incident after a celebrity boxing match in May 2025, where he allegedly grabbed a handgun from security and fired at a rival. The hearing has been postponed to Oct. 28.
Lane Johnson has announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, saying his personal and family priorities have changed and that it is critical for him to focus on his mental health. The move follows previous openness about anxiety and depression and comes after a season marked by personal absences.