ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions will send at least one player to this year's NFL Pro Bowl.

You can scratch receiver Calvin Johnson from that list because he officially pulled out of the game today. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is not on that list. Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is still waiting for the opportunity to participate as an alternate.

Who will add a pineapple to their diet?

Long snapper Don Muhlbach.

Muhlbach's was added to the Pro Bowl roster today as a long snapper by Green Bay Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Packers coaching staff, who are serving as this year's NFC staff. The ninth-year long snapper is the first-ever Lions specialist who did not kick, punt or return to play special teams in the Pro Bowl.

"Don is a huge part of my success and a significant part of our kicking game," Lions kicker Jason Hanson said. "He is as accurate and consistent as there is in the League. With the field goal process, it all starts with him. He works hard and takes great pride in what he does. This is a great honor for him and is well deserved."

The honor comes at a great time for Muhlbach, who is an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Here is some information provided about Muhlbach by the Lions: