JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy
Bruschi on Tuesday was added to the Pro Bowl roster for the first
time, replacing injured Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis.
Bruschi is the fifth Patriots player on the AFC roster, joining
Tom Brady, Larry Izzo, Richard Seymour and Adam Vinatieri for the
Feb. 13 game in Hawaii.
Bruschi, 31, is a nine-year veteran who was selected as the
AFC's Defensive Player of the Week three times, including the
first-round playoff victory over the Indianapolis Colts. A second
team Associated Press All-Pro selection, he ranked second on the
team with 128 tackles and tied for second with three interceptions.
Two of the Patriots' four defensive touchdowns resulted from his
fumbles.