BALTIMORE, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Baltimore linebacker Bart Scott will replace teammate Ray Lewis, himself filling in for an injured player, at the NFL's Pro Bowl in Hawaii.
Lewis injured his hand during the Ravens' playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts, the Baltimore Sun reported Wednesday. He was a first alternate for the AFC team at the Pro Bowl and was named to replace Denver linebacker Al Wilson, who is missing the NFL's all-star game because of injury.
Scott totaled 130 tackles, 9 1/2 sacks and two interceptions last season. He will be making is first Pro Bowl appearance.
The Baltimore defense will be well represented at the Feb. 10 Pro Bowl in Honolulu. Safety Ed Reed, linebackers Adalius Thomas and Terrell Suggs and cornerback Chris McAlister are all set to travel to Hawaii. Ravens' offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden was also selected to the AFC team.
