The Chicago Bears may not be having a miracle season, but fans were dealt a small consolation Thursday after one of the beleaguered team's players was named to join this year's Pro Bowl Games.

The Pro Bowl game is no longer a thing, thank goodness. In its place, as is the new tradition, are the Pro Bowl Games, but the NFL still names full rosters for the AFC and NFC, honoring the best on offense, defense and special teams.

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