Titans QB Tannehill named a Pro Bowl replacement

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill was named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster Monday as one of five replacements for the Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs beat the Titans 35-24 in the AFC Championship game on Sunday to advance to Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 2 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Tannehill replaces Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while Tennessee defensive tackle Jurrell Casey takes Chris Jones' spot. Jacksonville Jaguars receiver D.J. Chark and defensive end Josh Allen replace Tyreek Hill and Frank Clark, respectively, and Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle replaces Travis Kelce. Four 49ers players had to be replaced on the NFC roster. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin takes Richard Sherman's spot, and Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham will substitute for Kyle Juszczyk.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper will step in for San Francisco's George Kittle. The identity of the replacement for 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was not immediately announced. The Pro Bowl takes place on Sunday in Orlando.

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