EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – This unique NFL season today took another twist for James Bradberry and Evan Engram, who learned they earned their first Pro Bowl selections although the game will not actually be played.
Bradberry, the cornerback in his first year with the Giants and fifth in the NFL, and Engram, the 2017 first-round draft choice in his fourth season, would have represented the NFC team in the game. But the league announced in October that it canceled the game to focus on completing its season amid the pandemic. Las Vegas, which had been scheduled to host the game, will instead host the Pro Bowl after the 2021 season. This will be the first time since the 1949 season that the NFL hasn't held some form of postseason all-star game.
"When they announced that, I was like, 'That would be crazy if I made the Pro Bowl and we don't even play the Pro Bowl,'" Engram said. "But I think they're doing some Madden tournament. I've been playing a lot of Madden lately, so hopefully I can go win that."
No Giants player was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2019. Bradberry is the first Giants cornerback to be voted in since Janoris Jenkins in 2016, while Engram is the team's first Pro Bowl tight end since Jeremy Shockey in 2006.
"It's a surreal feeling," Bradberry said. "That's on everyone's, I wouldn't call it a bucket list, but it's on their goal list, to be Pro Bowl, to be All-Pro, just be the best in the game. I try not to think about it too much. I just try to go out there and play my best and just let the chips fall where they may."
"I'm really just truly thankful," Engram said. "Just blessed and thankful for just the whole process that I've been through. This past year has been hard for literally everybody. Me and my mom were talking about it this weekend."
The Giants devised a unique plan for informing Bradberry and Engram of their selections. They told them the NFL was scheduling Zoom calls so current players could meet former players who once played the same positions on their teams. Jason Sehorn spoke to Bradberry, while Howard Cross Zoomed with Engram. The retirees then told the active players they were Pro Bowlers.
"It was cool, because I really learned about who Jason Sehorn was when I got up here," Bradberry said. "I just started doing some research, and I saw that he was a great cornerback for the organization. It was cool to get the news from him, a fellow cornerback."
Engram didn't have to research Cross, who is a regular presence at Giants headquarters.
"My guy Howard, I see him all the time," Engram said. "I definitely was glad it was him. They made it seem like I was getting on to talk ball and chop it up with some of the former Giants. They set it up pretty good."
Bradberry joined the Giants as a free agent on March 26 and has been one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks this season. Frequently assigned to cover the opponent's best wide receiver, Bradberry leads the Giants with three interceptions, is tied for second in the league with 17 passes defensed and has 46 tackles (38 solo), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He was the leading fan vote-getter among NFC corners with 87,818.
"It definitely means a lot that I made it," Bradberry said. "I try not to put too much emphasis on it beforehand because I just felt like it was something I couldn't control. The one thing I can control is how I play on the field, and that's what I try to control. But, of course, I wanted to be a Pro Bowler, so it feels good to be recognized as one."
Bradberry was asked if he thinks he has played better this season than he has in the past.
"I played pretty well in my last year in Carolina," he said. "But I think I've been playing at a high level this year. I actually think we have a lot of guys on the defense that are playing at a high level. Leonard (Williams) has been playing out of his mind. Blake (Martinez) has been playing well for us, he's been playing out of his mind. Logan (Ryan) came in, didn't even have a training camp and he's been playing some elite football."
Bradberry did not play in the Giants' loss last night to the Cleveland Browns because he was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list week after he was deemed a high-risk close contact of an individual who tested positive. Bradberry was activated off the reserve list today.
"I was just disappointed I couldn't go out there and play and help the team," Bradberry said. "I kind of felt helpless because my team was out there battling and I wasn't out there to battle with them. It's just a difficult situation with COVID and stuff. I was just really disappointed that I couldn't be out there."
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Engram leads the Giants with 54 catches and is second with 572 receiving yards. He has scored two touchdowns, one receiving and another rushing.
Engram, who made his 12th start of the season last night, has a chance to play in all 16 games for the first time (he played in a career-high 15 as a rookie). That would be no small achievement considering in 2019, Engram played in only eight games and underwent foot surgery that required a long rehabilitation. That he returned to play at a Pro Bowl level is particularly satisfying.
"To where I am now and to receive this news today literally was just icing on the cake," Engram said. "I'm really just truly blessed and thankful for where I am, everything I've been through and everything that's going to come.
"The foot injuries, I didn't realize how tough it was going to be. That one was tough. It was just a lot of ups and downs. There was some doubt that crept in sometimes about if I would be the same. But I've had great people helping me.
"I'm a real positive person. I'm young still (26), but I feel like I've gained a little wisdom. Especially in this profession, doubt is an athlete's biggest enemy. It was definitely a fight because it's a natural thing, everybody has it. I'm not perfect and I'm a human being. It did creep in a little bit. But I just kind of stayed the course, I kept my faith and kept praying to God about it. He's definitely pulled through."
The Giants' newest Pro Bowlers insist this will not be a pinnacle, but a springboard for future achievements.
"I want to get more interceptions," said Bradberry, who has 11 in his career. "You see what (Miami's) Xavien Howard, (New England's) J.C. Jackson, they have eight-nine picks, so of course, you always want to be able to create more turnovers as a defender. But I feel like I also want to become more of a vocal leader. I don't really talk a whole lot. Just trying to be comfortable with that in the future."
"I want to be more consistent at all levels of my game," Engram said. "I want to continue to be more consistent when I'm blocking. There are sometimes where I'm very physical and use great technique, and there are sometimes where I get away from that. Same thing with route running. There are sometimes where I'm able to be really sharp and create separation. There are times where I get myself covered. Also, ball security. Holding the ball, catching the ball, being dynamic at the point of attack. Just being an overall consistent player, I think that's my biggest goal. Just continue to try to improve in all aspects of my game."
That is a good starting point for each of the Giants' 2020 Pro Bowlers.
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes a catch during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants' Evan Engram, right, fends off Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. Rams won 17-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20 (Amanda Bowen via AP)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) dives and reaches for the pylon against Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Michael Owens via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) carries the ball as Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams, left, and linebacker K.J. Wright (50) move to tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) in action during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs after a reception during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) rushes against Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (54) after completing a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Michael Owens via AP)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes and run during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday Dec.13, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes a catch for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (Michael Owens via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) in action past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (33) during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Alex Bachman (80) runs after the catch in front of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Alex Singleton (49) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 22-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) attempts to break away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Josh Bynes (56) tackles New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) as he makes a catch during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) break away from Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) completes a pass against Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Michael Owens via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) reaches for the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Alika Jenner via AP)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram in action against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants' Evan Engram, right, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) reaches for an 18-yard touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) stretches for yardage as Detroit Lions defensive back Tavon Wilson tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) dives across the goal line to score a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 20-13. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) reaches for yardage after a catch as Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) makes the tackle during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram runs with the ball after a catch against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Evan Engram, right, leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Brent Grimes during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes a 18-yard touchdown catch in front of Dallas Cowboys defensive back Kavon Frazier (35) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and tight end Evan Engram (88) celebrate a touchdown during a week 17 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) rolls into the end zone with a touchdown reception during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Giants 31-26. (Joe Robbins via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Detroit. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 35-17. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts with tight end Evan Engram (88) after Wayne Gallman scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Evan Engram (88) dives for the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with quarterback Eli Manning (10) during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 35-17. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and tight end Evan Engram watch as Daniel Jones (8) throws his first career touchdown pass during a preseason week 1 game on Friday August 8, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes a touchdown catch during a NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants' Evan Engram (88) catches a touchdown pass during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants offensive guard Will Hernandez (71) and tight end Evan Engram (88) celebrate a touchdown catch by Engram in the first half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) celebrates a touchdown catch during a NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) dives across the goal line to score a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 20-13. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Evan Engram, right, celebrates his touchdown with Bennie Fowler during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) reaches for an 18-yard touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes a 18-yard touchdown catch in front of Dallas Cowboys defensive back Kavon Frazier (35) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram, left, celebrates his touchdown catch with teammate Will Hernandez (71) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) catches a touchdown pass over Los Angeles Rams defensive back Dominique Hatfield (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Evan Engram celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Evan Engram (88) catches a pass for a touchdown while defended by Los Angeles Rams' Dominique Hatfield (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate quarterback Eli Manning during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
TE Evan Engram (88) at New York Giants Training Camp 2019 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
TE Evan Engram (88)
TE Evan Engram (88)
TE Evan Engram (88)
TE Evan Engram (88)
New York Giants TE Evan Engram (88) during a week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants TE Evan Engram (88) during a regular season week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James in Tampa, FL.
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New York Giants TE Evan Engram (88) during a regular season week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James in Tampa, FL.
New York Giants TE Evan Engram (88) during a regular season week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James in Tampa, FL.
New York Giants TE Evan Engram (88) during a regular season week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James in Tampa, FL.
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley & TE Evan Engram during week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants TE Evan Engram during week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) talks to his team mates before a week 4 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 6th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (26) & TE Evan Engram (88) during week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, TX
New York Giants TE Evan Engram (88) during week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, TX
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants OTA #1 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) leaps for a pass in a week 4 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 6th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) takes part in a week 8 regular season game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday October 27th, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.