Bears RT Long named to Pro Bowl


Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long (75) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long (75) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears right tackle Kyle Long was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl on Thursday.

Long will serve as an injury replacement for Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters.

Long, a first-round pick in 2013, moved from right guard to right tackle this season.
Long is the first Bears offensive lineman ever to receive the honor in each of his first three seasons and the first Bears player since Brian Urlacher (2000-02 seasons) to be named to the Pro Bowl in each of his first three professional football seasons.