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Three players will represent the Pittsburgh Steelers at this year’s Pro Bowl Games, as defensive back Jalen Ramsey, outside linebacker T.J. Watt and special teamer Ben Skowronek were voted to do so.
This marks Watt’s eighth consecutive Pro Bowl nod, and it comes during a season in which he likely won’t reach double-digits in the sacks column. So far this go-round, Watt has totaled 53 tackles, seven sacks, an interception, seven passes defended and three forced fumbles.
Watt has recently been out after undergoing surgery for a partially collapsed lung suffered during treatment at the team facility. Nick Herbig and rookie Jack Sawyer have stepped up in his place, helping the Steelers win two in a row without Watt.
Ramsey is in his first season with the Steelers and has played a handful of positions in Teryl Austin’s defense. After DeShon Elliott suffered a badly hyperextended knee earlier this season, Ramsey moved to the back end of the defense, bringing a steadying presence at the safety position. Depending on Brandin Echols’ status after suffering a groin injury on Sunday, Ramsey might have to move back to slot cornerback for some time.
Skowronek is in his second season with the Steelers. He has 20 combined tackles and a fumble recovery this season.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Three Steelers Voted to Pro Bowl Games
