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...ery glad to consummate this agreement with Dante," said president Carl Peterson. "He is very deserving of this extension and his Pro Bowl invitation speaks very highly to that fact. Dante has done everything we have asked of him, including going to NFL Europe to learn how to be a wide receiver and an outstanding returner." Holmes to skip Pro Bowl Holmes Running back Priest Holmes will skip the Pro Bowl because of a hip injury that caused him to miss the last two games of the season. Holmes, the NFL's offensive player of the year, was withdrawn by the team Jan. 22 for the Feb. 2 game in Hawaii. Holmes was hurt Dec. 15 against Denver. He rushed for 1,615 yards, caught 70 passes for another 672 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. "We're really positive about his progress," coa...