Broncos fan starts GoFundMe page to cover Lindsay's Pro Bowl expenses

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay became the first undrafted offensive rookie to make the Pro Bowl earlier this month, but if he chooses to go, he'll have to pay his own way.

Lindsay is recovering from a wrist injury and won't be able to play in the Pro Bowl, which means he's not eligible to be compensated for the trip to Orlando, according to 9News' Mike Klis. The NFL only covers travel expenses for full participants, who also receive $70,000 for being on the winning team and $35,000 if they're on the losing side. The collective bargaining agreement also prohibits the Broncos from paying for Lindsay.

One Broncos fan is determined to get Lindsay to the Pro Bowl, though, and has set up a GoFundMe page to pay for his trip. The campaign has raised more than $3,400 as of Friday afternoon.

"Pro Bowl rules stipulate that in order to have your trip/everything paid for, you must be playing. Let's not let that stupid rule ruin this opportunity for Phillip and Broncos fans as well," the page reads. "Let's fight for #30 like he fought for our team and get him out to Orlando!"

Colby Vanderbeck, the creator of the campaign, notes that the money will go to a charity of Lindsay's choice if he chooses not to accept the donations.

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