Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Broncos quaterback Jay Cutler and wide receiver Brandon Marshall have been named to the American Football Conference roster for the annual AFC-NFC Pro Bowl, the National Football League announced Tuesday.Cutler, who leads the AFC and ranks third in the league with 3,851 passing yards, was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his three-year career. He is the third Broncos quarterback to be named to the Pro Bowl, joining John Elway, nine selections, and Brian Griese, one selection, and is the first Denver passer to receive the honor since Griese in 2000.Marshall, who is tied for fifth in the NFL with 88 receptions, was voted to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his three-year career and was named a starter for the game. He is the seventh Broncos wide receiver to be named to the Pro Bowl and the first since Rod Smith in 2005.

-denverbroncos.com

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