PITTSBURGH (Jan. 27, 2006) -- Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton will replace the injured Richard Seymour of the New England Patriots on the AFC Pro Bowl roster.
Hampton, in his fifth season, also played in the Pro Bowl following the 2003 season.
Hampton missed all but six games of the 2004 season with a knee injury, but returned this season to make 44 tackles and force one fumble. He is considered one of the NFL's best run defenders and is a major reason why the Steelers haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher in their three playoff victories.