NFL: McNabb replaces Brees in Pro Bowl

Donovan McNabb was named to his sixth Pro Bowl as a National Conference replacement for Saints' Drew Brees.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was named to his sixth Pro Bowl on Monday as a National Conference replacement for Super Bowl-bound Drew Brees of New Orleans.

Brees and the Saints will face the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl 44 on February 7 at suburban Miami, the same place where the National Football League All-Star showdown now featuring McNabb will be staged next Sunday.

McNabb sparked the Eagles to an 11-5 season and a first-round playoff loss to Dallas. He threw for 3,553 yards and 22 touchdowns with 10 interceptions over 14 games.

Also joining the NFC lineup for the annual meeting with the American Conference was Eagles strong safety Quintin Mikell, who replaced the Saints' Roman Harper. Mikell's first Pro Bowl trip gives the Eagles nine players in the game.