Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa was set to open one of the AFC’s relay races against the NFC during Thursday’s Pro Bowl Skills Showdown. There was just one problem.
‘I’m a little tight so I might not be moving too fast,’ the oft-injured Bosa told event host Terry Crews. ‘But I’m gonna give it my best.’
Luckily for Bosa, his opponent and little brother – San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa – had his back.
Despite saying he was feeling ‘loose as can be’ ahead of the matchup with his older brother, the younger Bosa decided not to show him up. Instead, the two ended up in a speedwalking competition to open the four-leg race.
It isn’t clear whether the elder Bosa was actually banged-up or if the two brothers simply came up with the gag and were able to execute it for the event.
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Either way, the broadcasters on-hand for the event were amused by it. In particular, the ESPN crew had a lot of fun breaking down the moment via slow-motion tape of the competition, as seen below.
While Nick granted his elder brother a reprieve by deciding not to run full-speed, Joey’s team did not return the favor. The AFC ran away with the race after the NFC fumbled a hand-off, giving the AFC a point in the Pro Bowl standings.
