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Manning Brothers Pair Up to Make Pro Bowl History

Quarterback siblings will join forces among this year's Pro Bowl players

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(Newser) – The Pro Bowl picks have been announced and they include a pair of record-busting firsts, AP reports. Eli Manning of the New York Giants and Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts will become the first quarterback-playing brothers to compete in the all-star game. Peyton's Giants teammate, 44-year-old kicker John Carney, will be the oldest Pro Bowl player ever.

The New York Jets have seven Pro Bowl picks, the most of any team. Behind the Jets with six picks each are the Giants, the Minnesota Vikings and the Tennessee Titans. The only rookie to make the roster this year is Chris Johnson of the Titans. Four teams, including the winless Detroit Lions, won't be sending any players to the Feb. 8 Honolulu game.

New York Giants kicker John Carney walks off the field with the football after kicking the winning field goal in overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-23 in September.
New York Giants kicker John Carney walks off the field with the football after kicking the winning field goal in overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-23 in September.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and his brother Eli Manning, quarterback for the New York Giants, toss footballs during a promotional event in New York.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and his brother Eli Manning, quarterback for the New York Giants, toss footballs during a promotional event in New York.   (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning passes in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh last month.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning passes in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh last month.   (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Irving, Texas, on Sunday.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Irving, Texas, on Sunday.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
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Dec 17, 08 6:34 AM CST
You got the brothers mixed up. Eli plays for the Giants and Peyton plays for the Colts. Reply
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