They will take their place in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 5. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. I thought Ware had a great chance last year, but again, it seem like we can't let just anybody in on the first ballot. However, Palmer never was an All-Pro and never won a Super Bowl during his career. Posted by Bobby Maduro on 01/2/2023 @ 13:11pm. 2X Super Bowl Champion, 5th All-Time in Wins and Yds and 8th in TDs, Posted by Brian Nau on 02/9/2023 @ 21:53pm, Posted by Goifjjc on 03/10/2022 @ 22:27pm. Posted by Scott Farmer on 08/17/2022 @ 06:16am, Just based on the fact they were 1st team all decades these 4 are the most overlooked for induction into the PFHOF NFL Team Plaques and Collages. Below is a look at each of the known finalists for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. Three-time finalist Jared Allen (DE, Kansas City Chiefs, 2004-07; Minnesota Vikings, 2008-2013; Chicago Bears, 2014-15; Carolina Panthers, 2015) is also a possibility. As with Joe Thomas, this one felt like an automatic selection. His longevity and toughness are also very compelling. Besides Watson, the Browns have marquee names in Amari Cooper, Nick Chubb and Myles Garrett, among others, who could star in the opening quarters. Posted by Mateo Mason on 05/23/2022 @ 17:41pm, Posted by Braxton Johnson on 03/4/2022 @ 09:10am. Multiple Jaguars players are projected to become unrestricted free agents at the March 15 start of the 2023 NFL League Year, with two of the more-discussed players of that group being tight end Evan Engram and right tackle Jawaan Taylor. Ben Roethlisberger is a 1st Ballot HOF Posted by Mark E Taylor on 10/12/2022 @ 13:13pm, JOSH CRIBBS SHOULD BE IN THE HALL OF FAME CHECK OUT HIS NUMBERS, Posted by JOHN STRATFORD on 09/21/2022 @ 08:43am. With the Pro Football Hall of Fame's supersized 2021 Enshrinement Weekend in the books, Around the NFL's Nick Shook takes you behind the scenes at one of the most unique celebrations in NFL history. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Revis, who also was selected in the 2007 draft, moved around much more, spending time with the Jets, Tampa Bay, New England and Kansas City. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but Ohio State quarterback C.J. . Each . Revis was one of the most dominant players of his era, the kind of guy you would bench your fantasy receiver against back in the day. (Sorry, that analogy made more sense in my head. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Who are the NFL candidates for the Hall of Fame in 2023? The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. I want to hear, once and for all, a cogent explanation as to why he's not in the Hall of Fame. February 28, 2023. I knew Hester wasn't going to get in, considering, again, how carefully voters seem to hand out first-ballot nods. He made first-team All-Pro three straight seasons. 2023 Finalists Hall of Famers Hall of Famers 1st Ballot Hall of Famers Most Final Ballots Writers & Broadcasters Selection Committee Top Contenders Top Contenders All-Pros Pro Bowlers Hall of Fame Snubs Senior Candidates Active Players Best by Position Best by Team You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. The New York Jets and Cleveland Browns will face off in the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio to kick off the preseason on Thursday, Aug. 3. and Cleveland Browns will face off in the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio to kick off the preseason on Thursday, Aug. 3. . The trio are among the nine nominees who are eligible for the first time Also only lb in his era that compares is ray Lewis,who is in the hall! (I would have voted for Steve Smith Sr., but you all didn't ask me. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 - Future Football Legends Eligible players for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, listed by year Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 - Future Football Legends Menu Home 2023 Finalists Hall of Famers Hall of Famers 1st Ballot Hall of Famers Most Final Ballots His numbers are top 15 for running backs. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position. The committee will also consider former Chargers and Cardinals coach Don Coryell in the coaching category and three senior candidates: Super Bowl V MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley. I don't think so. The Patriots' principle owner since 1994, Kraft has presided over a franchise that has won 10 AFC titles and six Super Bowls over that span. Thomas amassed 100 tackles in each of his first 11 seasons and was a first-team All-Pro five times. Seeing Darrelle Revis (CB, New York Jets, 2007-2012, 2015-16; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2013; New England Patriots, 2014; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017) get in is also pretty cool. No cornerback in history has more sacks and he is the only player in NFL history with at least 45 interceptions and 25 sacks. Chancellor was a key part of the Seahawks' "Legion of Boom" and helped the team take home a victory over the Broncos in Super Bowl 48. Days before the Super Bowl, the NFL announced the 2022 class of entrants into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In fact, if you don't remember the story, I remember writing a blog post (ask your parents what a blog was, kids; it was all the rage at the time) about how Thomas skipped the draft at Radio City Music Hall and went fishing with his dad instead. Any time a player records 2,000-plus rushing yards in a season, they get consideration for the Hall of Fame. He made six All-Pro teams and led the NFL in yards per punt five times during his career. Palmer enjoyed early success in Cincinnati before leading the Cardinals to the NFC Championship Game in 2015. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was honored to welcome this years Class of 2023 during Super Bowl LVII festivities. Already a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Coryell has been eligible for the Hall for 36 years and a finalist for the last seven. I really believe that Zach Thomas needs to be in the Hall. Johnson's 2009 season was certainly Hall of Fame worthy, but it's just a matter of whether the rest of his career was. February 24: CB Jamel Dean. Speaking with the media from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Friday, Stroud expressed . He had a streak of 10,363 consecutive plays while playing for the Browns his entire career. The list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and to 15 finalists in January before the selection committee discusses and chooses the class of 2023 that will be enshrined in August. But the voters also seem to hold first-ballot enshrinees to some kind of tough-to-decipher level of prestige. I had Barber and Lewis behind Eric Allen, who didn't make the finalist list, in my ranking of the semifinalists. Though sometimes you never know with these Hall of Fame voters. Dumervil was a two-time All-Pro and played 11 years in the NFL. The Athletic is reporting that the Eagles have submitted a proposal to the NFL's competition committee that would reinstate No. Six-time All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thomas, shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis and speedy pass-rusher Dwight Freeney headline the list of nine first-year-eligible players picked among the 129 nominees for the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 revealed at 'NFL Honors', List of 'NFL Honors' award winners from 2022 NFL season, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wins second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. Numbers are better than most in the hall,more tackles than urlacher and he played 2 less yrs! They are: offensive tackle Joe Thomas, linebacker Zach Thomas, linebacker DeMarcus Ware, cornerback Darrelle Revis, cornerback Rond Barber, coach Don Coryell (deceased), linebacker Chuck Howley, defensive lineman Joe Klecko and cornerbackKen Riley (deceased). Only five New York Jets players have had their jerseys retired, and Kelcko's No. He officially retired from the NFL in 2021. With the Dallas Cowboys (2005-13), he twice led the NFL in sacks (2008, 2010)and holds the Cowboys' career sacks record with 117. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The New York Jets will play the Cleveland Browns to kick off the preseason in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. The one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. Now he's going to be immortalized in Canton. The Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't yet announced its modern-era nominees for the Class of 2023, but there are plenty of intriguing first-year candidates on the ballot, and a few of them could be chosen for enshrinement in the not-so-distant future. I'm a bit shocked there wasn't an attempt to break the logjam at wide receiver. The hard-hitting safety racked up 607 tackles, 12 interceptions, 44 pass defenses and nine forced fumbles during his eight-year career. Put Jim Plunket on ballot! After a bounce-back season with new head coach Brian Daboll, Jones has the Giants up against the wall. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt . He was the MVP of Super Bowl 5, making him the first defensive player (and non-quarterback) to win those honors. Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game, Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. There are 13 players from this year's ballot who will be eligible again for 2023. (For more on coach/contributor Don Coryell and senior inductees Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko and Ken Riley, click here.). The 10-round 2023 USFL College Draft took place on February 21, 2023 while draft pool included over 3,000 eligible players. New York had a more optimistic shot at making the postseason, which simultaneously wouldve ended its decade-plus playoff drought, but it lost six in a row with quarterback controversy dominating the headlines. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. First-year eligibles Ware, Mathis, and Mario Williams join Jared Allen among edge rushers in the Hall of Fame pool next year. Malachi Nelson, USC. At any rate, yes, I was working for the NFL when Joe was drafted. Below are my thoughts on the five modern-era members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, which was announced at NFL Honors on Thursday. He finished it with9,651 rushing yards (35th in NFL history) and55 rushing touchdowns, so that may not quite be enough to get it done. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. The Hall of Fame requires a five-year retirement gap or period of inactivity for eligibility. Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader. Nick Shook provides a primer on this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement, including a look at the activities planned to mark Saturday's ceremony in Canton. Ware won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos he had two sacks and four quarterback hits in the game and was namedfirst-team All-Pro on four occasions. He should be a lock to make the Hall of Fame in 2023. The roster of nominees consists of 67 offensive players, 50 defensive players and 12 special teamers. Lechler is definitely one of the best punters ever and averaged under 45.9 yards per punt in just one season. Andrew Luck is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Kevin Hickey February 11, 2023 8:28 am ET When the 2023 season is concluded, it will mark five consecutive seasons since former. Dude went years without missing a snap. While 2023's class was filled with tough names, there's a bit of a drop-off for the class of 2024, which could end up being a benefit . Either put him in or don't make him a finalist. But I'm going to keep it in there anyway.). T A number of people are inducted every year, with some classes obviously looking stronger than others. The fact that this was Ware's second year was part of why I felt he had a better chance than finalist Dwight Freeney, who missed out as a potential first-ballot guy this year but will likely get in next year. I'd have him in. pic.twitter.com/ENrAjjg7ag, Now, with the Raiders taking JaMarcus Russell No. Ahead of Dick Vermeil's enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, Kurt Warner reflects on his former coach's greatest attribute and how it impacted the Super Bowl-winning QB's life and own HOF career. Young on Nelson: " This is a guy that Lincoln Riley had been . Who else makes the cut? Howley was drafted seventh overall in the 1958 draft by the Chicago Bears out of West Virginia. Albert Lewis (CB, Kansas City Chiefs, 1983-1993; Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 1994-98) deserves congratulations for making it this far in his final year of eligibility. That list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in . I did write the other day that I felt like the logjam at linebacker needed to be broken up. The following list of players retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. To be enshrined, a player must be named on at least 75% of the voters' ballots. I know I might get roasted for discussing Revis' case as if he is not a 100 percent obvious choice. Without a moment of deliberation. I really like the chances of Darren Woodson (S, Dallas Cowboys, 1992-2004). The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. March 1: S . The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. But while I don't want to be too harsh here, I'm not sure he would get my vote. Potential candidates for stacked 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class . He made a whopping 167 consecutive starts and played in an NFL-record10,363 consecutive snaps to begin his career. But he participated in the West Virginia alumni game in 1961 and mounted a comeback that landed him in Canton. Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. Also known as the 'Monday Night Miracle', the Oct. 23, 2000 AFC East meeting between New York and Miami is one of the most well-known comebacks in NFL history. He's the second player in NFL history, along with Frank Gifford, to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. 0 as a legal uniform number. Tag Value: $32,416,000. Do it! A quarterback in college at Florida A&M, he converted to cornerback for his 15 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (1969-1983). Thomas was one of the top tackles in the league over a durable 11-year career that saw him selected first-team All-Pro six times and second-team two other times. 5. I was shocked when Devin Hester (WR/ST/G.O.A.T., Chicago Bears, 2006-2013; Atlanta Falcons, 2014-2015; Baltimore Ravens/Seattle Seahawks, 2016) wasn't inducted last year. Here's a look at the best first-time candidates out there as well as the senior and contributor finalists that the NFL has already selected. Freeney had seven seasons with at least 10 sacks and demonstrated incredible longevity. After a weather delay, the Las Vegas Raiders came out with a commanding first half en route to a 27-11 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Notes: Each voting cycle, qualified members of the BBWAA name no more than 10 eligible players whom they consider worthy of Hall of Fame honors. He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. He was a great player. 1920'S LaVern Dilweg Three-time Super Bowl winner (two as an assistant, one as Packers head coach). If Johnson is going to have a hard time getting into the Hall of Fame, then Forte probably won't get in either. 2 time Super Bowl winner and MVP of Super Bowl. Freeney also has a pretty good chance to make it in his first year of eligibility, as his patented spin move fueled his 125.5 career sacks while earning him a spot on the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2000s. Kidding! He was responsible for Dan Marino being in and most QB's have at least one of their leading receivers in the HOF. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. The 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot is out now! 'The Mission': Backstage access at NFL Honors 2023. Tom Brady will be eligible for the @ProFootballHOF for the Class of 2028. That's certainly true. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is welcoming eight new members to its ranks on Saturday as it enshrines its Class of 2022. The 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class was announced Thursday during NFL Honors. Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 1, 2023. He returned eight of his 47 career regular-season interceptions for touchdowns. Up to three seniors and one individual from the coach/contributor category can be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the Class of 2023.. To be eligible for the seniors category,. Below are my thoughts on the five modern-era members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, which was announced at NFL Honors on Thursday. His best season came in 2015 when he finished as a runner-up in the MVP voting after recording 4,671 yards, 35 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while leading the Cardinals to a 13-3 record. Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? I don't think he gets enough love for bridging the gap between Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis. Let's break up this logjam, shall we? Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. NFL newsletter:Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox. The starters usually phase out of the game by either the first or second 15 minutes. There are a host of possible senior nominee candidates for 2023. Known as the "Forgotten Four," Marion Motley, Woody Strode, Kenny Washington and Bill Willis reintegrated pro football in 1946, and have now been selected to share the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Ralph Hay Pioneer Award during enshrinement week. The Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't yet announced its modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023, but the league will face a tough task in picking its best options this year. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Owner of the Steelers who has overseen two Super Bowl wins and worked in the team's scouting departmentfor four more. Revis never won a Defensive Player of the Year award but he easily could have in 2009. Fox Sports' RJ Young breaks down five true freshmen quarterbacks who are most likely to play in 2023. Being included is truly an honor for these players. He finished his career with 29 interceptions and 139 passes broken up and was also a member of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl 49team. And I'm talking about big-time receivers, too. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? ), Torry Holt (St. Louis Rams 1999-2008; Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009) is a finalist for a fourth time. I mean no disrespect to second-time finalist Andre Johnson (Houston Texans, 2003-2014; Indianapolis Colts, 2015; Tennessee Titans, 2016), who was amazing during his career. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. He coached 14 seasons with the St. Louis Caridnals (1973-77) and the San Diego Chargers (1978-1986) and took both teams to the postseason. After vanquishing arguably the NFL's most talented and deepest team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in the 2023 Super Bowl to claim his second Super Bowl ring and second Super Bowl MVP award,. The fact that he has to compete with players like Revis shows just how difficult it is to get into the Hall of Fame. Adam Rank breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. We are excited to reveal our 28 Modern-Era Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. February 22: OLB Anthony Nelson. Here's a look at some of the notable candidates with first-year Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware among 9 elected. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! And 2022 second-round pick RB Breece Hall could also return to action after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7. (Announced Aug. 24, 2022) The junior has all of the tools of a top-shelf cover corner in the NFL with his length, speed, quickness, and change of direction ability. Other 2022 finalists who will likely receive consideration for induction in 2023 include defensive end Jared Allen, offensive tackle Willie Anderson, defensive back Ronde Barber, and linebackers Zach Thomas and Patrick Willis. He was one of the most durable and dominant players of his era. (As we'll see when we get to a certain other Canton hopeful from a certain San Francisco team below, it clearly seems to matter to some.) I liked him. Mark Murphy. How about Tommy nobis of the Atlanta falcons for the Hall of Fame? The list includes five first-year eligible candidates. Posted by Earl Gillem on 05/24/2022 @ 19:58pm. Buy Buccaneers Tickets. The distinction between modern-era players and senior players is that seniors will have played their final NFL game no later than 1996. This past weekend, the Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted its 2022 class. Per Kahler, the NFL made a change to allow single . Why torment the guy? Posted by Tom Keiger on 06/24/2022 @ 13:18pm, jim plunkett, roger craig, clay matthews sr. , eugene lipscomb, l.c. Class of 2023 predictions The Pro Football Hall of Fame is welcoming the Class of 2022 to Canton for Enshrinement Week, and it will be great to see former players like Cliff Branch get their. Below is a run-down of some of the best and the teams that they played for during their NFL careers. I am the nephew of former defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions number 76 Roger Brown and number 78 Roger Brown for the Los Angeles Rams Fearsome Foursome I am wondering why Uncle Roger has not been inducted or picked for the Hall of Fame. The 2022 edition saw the Las Vegas Raiders top the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-11 after a storm delay temporarily paused the contest. Players must be retired for five years to be eligible for induction. Is Darrelle Revis a lock? All Rights Reserved. PHOENIX - The NFL Players Association announced Damar Hamlin as the recipient of the 2023 Alan Page Community Award at its annual Super Bowl press conference on Wednesday. Those seasons came five years apart in 2009 and 2014. Former Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch and 15-year NFL head coach Dick Vermeil were selected as the senior finalist and coach finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022, the Hall announced Tuesday. The nine new candidates combined for 52 Pro Bowl berths and 30 first-team All-Pro selections, with five of the nine winning Super Bowls and five making an all-decade team. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. Adam Rank examines the field. Looking ahead:Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? Underline indicates first year of eligibility. 1930's Ox Emerson During his college coaching career, Joe Gibbs and John Madden were assistants on his staff. Chancellor's career was cut short by a neck injury, so his lacking longevity and zero first-team All-Pro nods may keep him out of the Hall of Fame. Lechler played 18 years in the NFL and was one of the best punters the league has ever seen. 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame lookahead: James Harrison, Joe Thomas among first-time eligible players Several high-profile players will be eligible for the first time By Bryan DeArdo Feb. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Still, he will draw consideration from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Chicago Bears hold the No. Known as the "Forgotten Four," Marion Motley, Woody Strode, Kenny Washington and Bill Willis reintegrated pro football in 1946, and have now been selected to share the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Ralph Hay Pioneer Award during enshrinement week. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. Long-time NFL head coach who won three Super Bowls (two as a head coach, one as an assistant). Harrison was twice named an AP All-Pro, became the only undrafted player to win Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 and won two Super Bowls during his time with the Steelers. Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. Defense is the theme of this year's induction class, as four of the five modern-day selections played on that side of the ball. . Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com, Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame.