For the second straight year, the NFL is attempting to jazz up its annual Pro Bowl by holding a draft rather than dividing players by conference. The event will be broadcasted on NFL Network.
2015 Pro Bowl draft: How to watch online, rules and TV schedule
Because the NFL thinks you want more Pro Bowl.
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The player draft was an idea that had been suggested for several years before the league adopted it for the 2014 Pro Bowl. Like last year, a Hall of Fame player will choose the roster for each team. The broadcast of the draft may actually produce a more watchable product than the game itself. This year, those designated Hall of Famers are former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and former Minnesota Vikings wideout Cris Carter.
Some of the players have already been assigned. The team captains were determined by the players receiving the most votes. Team Irvin will feature fellow Cowboy DeMarco Murray and Cleveland Browns corner Joe Hade. As for team Carter, the honor was bestowed upon the Houston Texans' J.J. Watt and Steelers wideout Antonio Brown. The teams also have chosen their offensive and defensive linemen as well as special teamers.
The first pick in Wednesday’s draft belongs to Team Carter. The actual Pro Bowl will be held at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
How to watch
When: 8 p.m. ET
TV: NFL Network
Stream: NFL Network
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