Shockey scratched

Jan/27/07 02:47 PM Filed in: Jeremy Shockey
Jeremy Shockey pulled out of the Pro Bowl on Friday, nearly a month after a sprained left ankle forced him to miss the Giants' regular-season finale against Washington. Dallas' Jason Witten will take his spot on the NFC roster.

Shockey was injured on a fourth-quarter hit from Jay Bellamy in the Dec. 24 loss to New Orleans. But the tight end fought off the injury to catch three passes in the first-round playoff loss to Philadelphia, although he hobbled off the field several times. He also battled an injured left ring finger, dislocated during a pre-game workout in Tennessee on Nov. 26.

Shockey was voted to his fourth Pro Bowl in his first five seasons after registering a team-high 66 catches for 623 yards and seven touchdowns.

The Giants' off-season program begins March 19, although it is unknown whether Shockey will participate or continue with his annual spring workout in
Miami.

(northjersey.com)