The 2009 Pro Bowl was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2008 season. It was played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 8, 2009. The NFC defeated the AFC, 30–21. The AFC was coached by Baltimore's John Harbaugh, while the NFC's coach was Philadelphia's Andy Reid. This became the last Pro Bowl to be held on the weekend after the Super Bowl, the last game where the coaching staffs were from the teams who lost their conference title games, and the last game where players of the two teams competing in the Super Bowl played in the Pro Bowl.
AFC roster
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Brett Favre, N.Y. Jets Jay Cutler, Denver Kerry Collins, TennesseeRunning back Thomas Jones, N.Y. Jets Chris Johnson, Tennessee Ronnie Brown, Miami Marshawn Lynch, BuffaloFullback Le'Ron McClain, BaltimoreWide receiver Andre Johnson, Houston Brandon Marshall, Denver Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Wes Welker, New EnglandTight end Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Antonio Gates, San Diego Owen Daniels, HoustonOffensive tackle Joe Thomas, Cleveland Jason Peters, Buffalo Michael Roos, Tennessee Jake Long, MiamiOffensive guard Alan Faneca, N.Y. Jets Kris Dielman, San Diego Brian Waters, Kansas CityCenter Kevin Mawae, Tennessee Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets Casey Wiegmann, Denver
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end Mario Williams, Houston Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Robert Mathis, IndianapolisDefensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee Kris Jenkins, N.Y. Jets Shaun Rogers, ClevelandOutside linebacker James Harrison, Pittsburgh Joey Porter, Miami Terrell Suggs, BaltimoreInside linebacker Ray Lewis, Baltimore James Farrior, PittsburghCornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee Darrelle Revis, N.Y. JetsFree safety Ed Reed, Baltimore Chris Hope, Tennessee Michael Griffin, TennesseeStrong safety Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh
Special teams Position:Player:Punter Shane Lechler, OaklandPlacekicker Stephen Gostkowski, New EnglandKick returner Leon Washington, N.Y. JetsSpecial teamer Brendon Ayanbadejo, BaltimoreLong snapper Ryan Pontbriand, Cleveland
NFC roster
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback Kurt Warner, Arizona Drew Brees, New Orleans Eli Manning, N.Y. GiantsRunning back Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Michael Turner, Atlanta Clinton Portis, WashingtonFullback Mike Sellers, WashingtonWide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Anquan Boldin, Arizona Steve Smith, Carolina Roddy White, AtlantaTight end Jason Witten, Dallas Chris Cooley, WashingtonOffensive tackles Jordan Gross, Carolina Walter Jones, Seattle Chris Samuels, Washington Flozell Adams, Dallas Jammal Brown, New OrleansOffensive guards Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants Leonard Davis, Dallas Davin Joseph, Tampa BayCenter Andre Gurode, Dallas Shaun O'Hara, N.Y. Giants
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive ends Julius Peppers, Carolina Justin Tuck, N.Y. Giants Jared Allen, MinnesotaDefensive tackles Kevin Williams, Minnesota Jay Ratliff, Dallas Pat Williams, MinnesotaOutside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Lance Briggs, Chicago Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay Julian Peterson, SeattleInside linebacker Patrick Willis, San Francisco Jon Beason, CarolinaCornerback Charles Woodson, Green Bay Antoine Winfield, Minnesota Asante Samuel, Philadelphia Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay Al Harris, Green BayFree safety Nick Collins, Green Bay Brian Dawkins, PhiladelphiaStrong safety Adrian Wilson, Arizona
Special teams Position:Starter:Punter Jeff Feagles, N.Y. GiantsPlacekicker John Carney, N.Y. GiantsKick returner Clifton Smith, Tampa BaySpecial teamer Sean Morey, ArizonaLong snapper Zak DeOssie, N.Y. Giants
Notes: Replacement selection due to injury or vacancy Injured player; selected but did not play Replacement starter; selected as reserve "Need player"; named by coach Philip Rivers was the first alternate, but declined due to injury Hope was selected as strong safety
Number of selections per team
AFC team Selections NFC team Selections Tennessee Titans 8 New York Giants 7 New York Jets 7 Dallas Cowboys 6 Baltimore Ravens 5 Minnesota Vikings 6 Indianapolis Colts 4 Arizona Cardinals 5 Cleveland Browns 3 Carolina Panthers 4 Denver Broncos 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4 Houston Texans 3 Washington Redskins 4 Miami Dolphins 3 Green Bay Packers 3 Pittsburgh Steelers 3 Atlanta Falcons 2 Buffalo Bills 2 New Orleans Saints 2 Kansas City Chiefs 2 Philadelphia Eagles 2 New England Patriots 2 Seattle Seahawks 2 Oakland Raiders 2 Chicago Bears 1 San Diego Chargers 2 San Francisco 49ers 1 Cincinnati Bengals 0 Detroit Lions 0 Jacksonville Jaguars 0 St. Louis Rams 0
References
External links
NFL.com – 2009 Pro Bowl Gamebook Official Pro Bowl website at NFL.com