Austin Hooper to replace Kittle in Pro Bowl

With San Francisco headed to Super Bowl LIV, Falcons tight end Austin Hooper, who was an alternate Pro Bowl selection, was picked Monday to replace 49ers tight end George Kittle.

Hooper had career highs in catches (75), receiving yards (787) and touchdowns (six) in 13 games in 2019. He missed three games with a knee sprain.

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