Combine that with the fact Ware's coaches repeatedly said he was a top-tier run defender, worried about far more than simply pursuing sacks, and you have a gold jacket combination. -- former Browns general manager John Dorsey, Miami Dolphins, 1996-2007; Dallas Cowboys, 2008. Thomas seems like an easy selection for the Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/CFFd5rQZSC. And Klecko was unselfish enough to, two years after a 20.5-sack season at end, move to defensive tackle for the Jets. 1, the date of the March Madness Final Four. He played for seven different head coaches and blocked for 18 different starting quarterbacks. Who is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? Since its inaugural 1963 class, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has inducted 346 members into Canton, Ohio, including the eight most recent members of the class of 2021. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the class of 2023 last night, but here's a look ahead at the stacked list of potential finalists for 2024. . 122 modern-era nominees announced for 2022 Hall of Fame class. Quotable: "He can really do it all he's really long, he's really strong, he's patient he never guesses wrong, he's smart, sees the whole field. Players must be retired for five years to be eligible for induction. Quotable: "He is the Godfather of the modern passing game.'' 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. Yet, day after day, game after game, season after season, Thomas played at an elite level. Mark Schofield. NFL.com The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed the modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023 on Wednesday, highlighted by three players who made the cut in their first year of eligibility:. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 - 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 2023 - Future Football Legends Menu Home 2023 Finalists Hall of Famers Hall of Famers 1st Ballot Hall of Famers Most Final Ballots The initial list is considered all summer long before the first polling of the new league year is done in September. Quotable: "He changed the way defenses played, he changed the way we think about the nickel position and his versatility and intelligence to do whatever we needed him to do.'' Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. Signature moment: Coryell never coached in a Super Bowl, but his legacy endures week after week thanks to him pushing the envelope in how offense was played and what defenses had to do to react. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? Who made the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2023? That included the 2009 season when he averaged a whopping 51.1 yards per punt. 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. That's certainly true. Still, Revis was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for half a decade and was named an All-Pro four times. 2025: Sunday, July 27. -- former St. Louis Rams coach Mike Martz, Chicago Bears, 1958-1959; Dallas Cowboys, 1961-1973. 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. 2023 NFL Free Agency: 1 Potential Cap Casualty for Each Team. They got 10 120-tackle seasons -- he led the league twice -- as Thomas routinely frustrated quarterbacks with his ability to know where the play was going and finish it off when he got there. Now it's time to take a look forward as three longtime standouts may finally get their call. Lets start with the offensive side of the 2022 Hall of Fame modern-era nominees. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? Here's the list: Ronde Barber, CB, Buccaneers; The Jets also went 7-10, losing their final six games of the season. The former fourth-round pick out of Bloomsburg in 2008 became one of the league's best interior blockers, earning four consecutive All-Pro nods from 2009 through 2012 and making six consecutive Pro Bowls. In addition to the first-timers, there are candidates who werent selected for induction in 2023 who could return to the ballots next year: Dwight Freeney, DE, Colts/Chargers/Cardinals/Falcons/Seahawks/Lions, James Harrison, LB, Steelers/Bengals/Patriots, Jared Allen, DE, Chiefs/Vikings/Bears/Panthers, Devin Hester, WR/returner, Bears/Falcons/Ravens/Seahawks, Anquan Boldin, WR, Cardinals/Ravens/49ers/Lions. While most fans have already looked at the upcoming free agent class, some might need to remember that more names will be added to the mix as teams make cuts ahead of the new league year. 1 WR? Why he was elected: Howley routinely excelled no matter where he was in the Cowboys' defense. Why he was elected: A seniors committee finalist, Riley, who died in 2020 at age 72, was the only top-seven player in interceptions not in the Hall of Fame. CANTON Stark County's wait for the Cleveland Browns to return to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game ends this year. The group, which contains 10 first-year eligible players, has 65 players from the offensive side of the ball, 46 defensive players, and 11 specialists. Jared Allen, DE 2004-2007 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-2015 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers, Willie Anderson, OT -- 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens, Ronde Barber, DB 1997-2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dwight Freeney, DE -- 2002-2012 Indianapolis Colts, 2013-14 San Diego Chargers, 2015 Arizona Cardinals, 2016 Atlanta Falcons, 2017 Detroit Lions, 2017 Seattle Seahawks, Devin Hester, PR/KR/WR -- 2006-2013 Chicago Bears, 2014-2015 Atlanta Falcons, 2016 Baltimore Ravens, 2016 Seattle Seahawks, Torry Holt, WR -- 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars, Andre Johnson, WR -- 2003-2014 Houston Texans, 2015 Indianapolis Colts, 2016 Tennessee Titans, Albert Lewis, CB -- 1983-1993 Kansas City Chiefs, 1994-1998 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, Darrelle Revis, CB -- 2007-2012/2015-16 New York Jets, 2013 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2014 New England Patriots, 2017 Kansas City Chiefs, Joe Thomas, LT -- 2007-2017 Cleveland Browns, Zach Thomas, LB -- 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware, LB -- 2005-2013 Dallas Cowboys, 2014-2016 Denver Broncos, Reggie Wayne, WR -- 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts, Patrick Willis, LB -- 2007-2014 San Francisco 49ers, Darren Woodson, S -- 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys. Jamal Lewis is the lone exception. Signature moment: It took Ware 11 seasons to advance to a Super Bowl, and when that opportunity was in his sights, he played some of his best football. The Browns will play the New York Jets in the 2023 Hall of Fame Game, which is set for Thursday, Aug. 3, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. ESPN's long-time NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. is at it again. March 1, 2023 7:49 am ET. Which first-round prospects should Raiders focus on at combine? 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 . That list is disseminated for fan and media consumption as the modern-era nominees. They just weren't among the candidates that got into the Hall of Fame. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the Browns will play the Jets in the 2023 Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Aug. 3 in the first NFL preseason game of the year.Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. There were no designations for returners then so his teammate -- Lemar Parrish -- was selected for six Pro Bowls, including one season when Parrish did not have an interception, because he was one of the league's best returners. Quotable: "I don't know that I've ever seen anybody better at linebacker than Chuck Howley.'' Whether the player is too expensive, is a bad . 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. Johnson is one of eight players in NFL history to achieve this feat and of the six Hall of Fame-eligible backs to do it, five have been enshrined. Phil Harrison. Freeney had seven seasons with at least 10 sacks and demonstrated incredible longevity. Lechler played 18 years in the NFL and was one of the best punters the league has ever seen. The one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, Dunkin' Is Giving Away Free Iced Coffee This WeekHere's How to Order, Winter Storm May Bring More NYC Snow Friday and a Complex Mess to Millions: What to Expect, Kiss Reveals Last Dates of Farewell Tour, Ending in NYC. #PFHOF23 @ProFootballHOF @nyjets @Browns pic.twitter.com/tcAtaORN8W. Participated in nine Super Bowls as a player and coach. We can't wait to see who makes it! Evans did a good job blocking for Drew Brees during the prime of his career and spent his final season blocking for Aaron Rodgers. The 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class was announced Thursday during NFL Honors. He didn't miss a snap, let alone a game, until the final year of his career -- Thomas played 10,363 consecutive snaps until he tore his left triceps seven games into his last season. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. An almost unheard of total for any player, especially an offensive lineman asked to block the league's best pass-rushers for so long. DeCOURCY: Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension. It signified a career of excellence. Here are all the candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, class of 2024: . He was the Browns' primary starting left tackle for 11 years and made six All-Pro teams while in Cleveland. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly for the first time since completing his darkness retreat. Signature moment: For a guy who has over 60 game balls from his storied career, it would be difficult to beat a 92-yard pick-six to seal a Super Bowl trip. -- Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2015; Denver Broncos, 2014-2016. Besides Watson, the Browns have marquee names in Amari Cooper, Nick Chubb and Myles Garrett, among others, who could star in the opening quarters. He logged 29 career interceptions and 139 pass defenses, including a whopping six and 31 in 2009. Can the Lions fix their defense? Had a 10-year career as a player before serving as a scout for the Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens from 1975 to 2003. Why he was elected: Thomas took on the league's measurables for a linebacker -- height, weight, speed -- like he did blockers, just things to get out of his way to go make plays. He has played the game at an extremely high level. He played 15 NFL seasons 13 and a half of which came with the Steelers and recorded 84.5 career sacks. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. -- Brady. Below are the members of the Class of 2023: Ronde Barber Darrelle. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson serving an 11-game suspension. Ronde Barber, DB, 1997-2012; Any time a player records 2,000-plus rushing yards in a season, they get consideration for the Hall of Fame. 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.
So, if you're considering Johnson, you have to consider Forte, especially since the latter is a better receiver. He led the league in sacks twice (2008 and 2010) and led the league in tackles for loss three times. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the pinnacle for all NFL athletes. But at the end of the 1979 season, his 11th, Riley considered retirement -- the Bengals finished 4-12 for the second consecutive year -- but Forrest Gregg was hired as the team's new coach. The official NBA Hall of Fame 2023 class will be announced on Apr. The 48-member Pro Football hall of Fame Selection Committee will meet on Saturday to decide among the 18 finalists, which include 15 modern-era players and three additional finalists: Drew Pearson . Thomas was selected to the 2000s all-decade team. Players must exemplify terrific on-field traits and be a pillar in their community to be considered. McLaughlin, 62, who is making his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot, won 1,809 races with purse earnings of $130,031,267 (including international statistics) from 1995 through 2021. University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the subject of arrest warrants in Athens, Georgia, on reckless driving and racing charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fatal car crash on Jan. 15, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said on Wednesday. Strong, quick, tough. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. Predicting the Hall of Fame! Stefanski discussed coaching changes, Deshaun Watson, the Hall of Fame Game selection and more, Garrett's impact on the current generation of edge rushers has been felt at the 2023 combine, The practices will mark the second straight year the Browns and Eagles have participated in joint practices together, Berry discussed the moves the Browns have made on the defense and what could still be ahead for the whole roster, 2023 Cleveland Browns. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Riley should be on the cover of the brochure that explains why players and coaches should take more time in Pro Bowl voting. It is the second time, other than the Hall's 15-member centennial class, four modern-era defensive players have been in the same enshrinement class. Freeney won only one Super Bowl with the Colts, but the dynamic pass-rushing tandem that he created with Robert Mathis helped keep Indianapolis in contention year in and year out. This will be the Browns' sixth appearance in the Hall of Fame Game, but their first since 1999 when they played the Dallas Cowboys in Cleveland's return to the league as an expansion team. Diversity and Opportunity Fellowship Program. In the meantime, the Jets have up-and-coming youngsters in receiver Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner, and both won NFL Rookie of the Year this past season. 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. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Revis never won a Defensive Player of the Year award but he easily could have in 2009. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. With L.A. needing to get under the cap and rumors of Keenan Allen becoming a cut candidate, Chargers GM Tom Telesco said Wednesday on GMFB that the veteran WR isn't going anywhere. They also previously participated in 1963, 1967, 1981 and 1990. Dates for future Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies include: 2023: Sunday, July 23. That list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in . The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 54 semifinalists for its 2023 class in the Seniors, Coaches and Contributors categories. Dumervil wasn't quite as consistent as some of the other players on this list, but he still has 105.5 career sacks and recorded 17-sack seasons with two different teams (the Broncos and Ravens). Jeff Legwold explains why the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2023 class for modern-era enshrinees is atypical. DeMarcus Ware is the most qualified for the Class of 2022. Coryell's coaching tree includes Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs -- Coryell's offensive coordinator for two seasons in San Diego and running backs coach with the Cardinals -- and the former Army paratrooper's impact on the passing game can be seen throughout the league today. 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 . The thing working against him here is that Ray Guy is the only pure punter in the Hall of Fame to date. The Browns are kicking off their 2023 preseason in Canton. Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Pro Football Hall of Fame Chief Relations Officer Adrian Allison had the extraordinary opportunity to sit with the pride of Jackson State, Robert Brazile, from the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2014 and Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018. And in Super Bowl VI, he had an interception and a fumble recovery in a Cowboys win over the Miami Dolphins. -- Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure, New York Jets, 2007-2012, 2015-2016; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2013; New England Patriots, 2014; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017, A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, four-time first-team All-Pro who launched a bevy of shirts and signs touting the difficulty of completing a pass on "Revis Island.''. He had at least two interceptions in seven of his seasons, 26 sacks before they were an official statistic and was at his best in the biggest moments. After a three-yearabsence from the NFL after the franchise's move to Baltimore, the Cleveland Browns returned as an active team in 1999. Klecko was voted to the Pro Bowl at three different positions in his career -- defensive end, defensive tackle and nose tackle. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time first-team All-Pro and an All-Decade selection for the 2000s, Barber became the prototype of what defenses needed as a nickel corner in increasingly pass-happy times. The selection comes three weeks after Joe Thomas was voted as a first-ballot enshrinee in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. -- former Cowboys head coach and Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, Why the Pro Football HOF class of 2023 is unique (0:56), Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023: Ronde Barber, Darrelle Revis and seven others, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Trade Lamar? How shot put, swimming aided journey. Why he was elected: He was at his best in man coverage and routinely lined up across from the league's best receivers throughout his career, no matter where they lined up in the formation. I know, I know. Here are all the candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, class of 2024: Next years potential candidates include a number of qualified first-timers and returning finalists. That included his final season -- 1983 -- when he was selected a first-team All-Pro. It was the first Hall of Fame Game to go overtime, with the Browns winning 20-17. The temple dedicated to gridiron excellence opened its doors on Thursday night to welcome nine new members to the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will be inducted during NFL Honors, which takes place at 9 p.m. March 1, 2023 12 min read. He was a strong, steady starter for 12 years and made 183 starts overall. Still, he will draw consideration from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When asked about his team's success with the play, GM Howie Roseman said, "All I know is everything we're doing is legal and works.". There have been 63 recorded 100-yard touchdowns in NFL history (playoffs incl. But it was also his 10,000 consecutive snap, as in every offensive snap of every game to that point in his career. He was an elite cover corner, especially as a nickelback, could rush the passer with impact and tackle with purpose in the run game. Feb. 28INDIANAPOLIS The Browns' 2023 preseason will get an early start thanks to Joe Thomas' induction into the Hall of Fame this year. They featured the 2022 Associated Press NFL rookies of the year on both sides of the ball receiver Garrett Wilson on offense and cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardneron defense. Those seasons came five years apart in 2009 and 2014. More New York Jets News:WR Garrett Wilson says Jets are one quarterback away from being a contender, eyes Aaron Rodgers, More on Hall of Famer Joe Thomas:Browns icon Joe Thomas is first-ballot Hall of Famer. Tickets for the 2023 Hall of Fame Game go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8. 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