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Doug Baldwin replaces Larry Fitzgerald on Pro Bowl roster

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin makes a catch for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Photo: Associated Press/Elaine Thompson

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin was added to the Pro Bowl roster Thursday to replace injured Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

Baldwin was originally an alternate. He had 75 receptions for 991 yards and eight touchdowns this season.

The Pro Bowl is Jan. 28 in Orlando, Florida.

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