Drew Brees replacing injured RG3 on NFC's Pro Bowl roster

Drew Brees will replace injured Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III on the NFC Pro Bowl roster, the New Orleans Saintsannounced Wednesday.

Brees will be the third Saints player on the NFC Pro Bowl roster, joining punter Thomas Morstead and guard Jahri Evans.

This marks Brees' seventh Pro Bowl selection overall and his sixth as part of the Saints' organization.