Falcons Send Bates III, Lindstrom To Pro Bowl Games

The Atlanta Falcons will have dual representation in the 2023 Pro Bowl Games

Safety Jessie Bates III (his first appearance) and offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (his second appearance) have been voted into the Pro Bowl by players, coaches, and fans.

Lindstrom and Bates III will head to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, where they will play a flag football game (no tackling here) and other events, which will take place on February 4th, approximately a week before Super Bowl LVIII.

There have been 79 Falcons Pro Bowlers since the team’s inception. Julio Jones has the most Pro Bowl appearances among Falcons with 7. Other notable Falcons Pro Bowlers through the years include Jeff Van Note (6 appearances), Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White, Matt Ryan (4 each), Deion Sanders, Michael Vick, Gerrald Riggs (3), Grady Jarrett, Steve Bartkowski (2), Warrick Dunn, Jake Mathews, and Younghoe Koo (1 each).

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