Writer: Kevin Durso
Malcolm Jenkins is going to the Pro Bowl after all
There will be a fourth member of the Eagles going to participate in the Pro Bowl.
Malcolm Jenkins, who was originally named a reserve, will participate in the Pro Bowl, replacing Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu. Jenkins joins Darren Sproles, Fletcher Cox and Jason Peters among the Eagles who will be in attendance for the Pro Bowl on Sunday in Honolulu.
Jenkins tweeted the news on Monday night.
Just got the call that I'll be on my way to Hawaii! Better late than never! #flyeaglesfly #grateful #blessed pic.twitter.com/We1BIJsOov
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) January 26, 2016
This is Jenkins first career Pro Bowl selection.
Cox is appearing in his first Pro Bowl. Sproles returns for his second Pro Bowl in as many seasons. Peters is playing in his eighth Pro Bowl and sixth with the Eagles.
The Pro Bowl begins at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31 and airs on ESPN.
Kevin Durso is managing editor for Eagledelphia. Follow him on Twitter @Kevin_Durso.