Seahawks' Russell Wilson Replaces Aaron Rodgers in 2019 Pro Bowl Due to Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been named to the 2019 Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers, the Seahawks announced Wednesday.

It marks Wilson's fifth career Pro Bowl nod. He was also an alternate once, per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, which means he's been a Pro Bowler or alternate in six of his seven seasons.

He becomes the third Seahawk to be named to the Pro Bowl this season, joining linebacker Bobby Wagner and punter Michael Dickson.

Wilson was named the 2016 Pro Bowl Offensive MVP after throwing for 164 yards and three touchdowns while leading Team Irvin to a 49-27 victory over Team Rice.

The 30-year-old is coming off one of his best performances to date, completing 65.6 percent of his passes for 3,448 yards, a career-high 35 touchdowns and just seven interceptions in 2018. He did so while helping the new-look Seahawks surprise many by going 10-6 and earning a spot in the postseason.

Seattle's season came to an end on Saturday with a 24-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on the road in the Wild Card Round.

This latest honor caps off a season in which Wilson achieved a number of milestones, including becoming the Seahawks' all-time winningest quarterback as well as the franchise's all-time leader in touchdown passes.

The 2019 Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, January 27, at 3 p.m. ET in Orlando, Florida.