Mack, Jackson, Patterson Earn Pro Bowl Honors

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(670 The Score) The Bears had three players selected for the Pro Bowl on Tuesday night while three others were named alternates for the game.

Edge rusher Khalil Mack, safety Eddie Jackson and receiver/returner Cordarrelle Patterson were selected to the Pro Bowl, with Mack voted as a starter at outside linebacker and Patterson selected for special teams.

Mack was selected to his fifth career Pro Bowl. He has 7.5 sacks and five forced fumbles over 14 games this season. Jackson earned his second Pro Bowl selection. Patterson will be making his third appearance.

Bears defensive lineman Eddie Goldman, cornerback Kyle Fuller and return specialist Tarik Cohen were each selected as Pro Bowl alternates. Cohen was chosen as a punt returner alternate.

The Pro Bowl will be played Jan. 26 in Orlando. 

Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for 670TheScore.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670.