AP Photo/David Dermer "We assured Colby we would keep his memory. A fixture on the dominant Niners defenses of the 1990s, Young was also a member of the All-Decade Team. Vermeil retired from coaching (for the first time) in 1983 and spent the next 15 years in sports broadcasting. As part of my preparation, not only do I read up as much as possible about the candidates (all of which I saw play), but I seek the opinions of people I consider experts. Enshrinement Week at the Pro Football Hall of Fame is upon us as the NFL gets set to honor eight new members for the class of 2022. Florida's Anthony Richardson, one of the draft's most intriguing QB prospects, told reporters on Friday that in high school he modeled his game after two notable passers: Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson. Gary Anderson: Kicked for the Eagles in 1995 and 1996, making 47 of 59 field goals and scoring 213 points. Therefore, any individual who last played in 2016 is eligible for the first time in 2022. Do you have a sports website? Die Liste der Mitglieder der Pro Football Hall of Fame enthlt die Spieler, Trainer und Funktionre, die fr ihre herausragenden Leistungen im Profi-Football" in die Pro Football Hall of Fame aufgenommen wurden. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Players Coach. Ten first-year eligible players, including defensive standout DeMarcus Ware, are among 122 nominees for the 2022 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. That's true, but it's always wise to test your own theories. Richard Seymour: A fixture of this century's defining dynasty, Seymour won three Super Bowls as a member of the New England Patriots. He rushed for 2,344 yards and caught 163 passes in three years with the Eagles during the early 1990s. That group of 18 will also include Dick Vermeil, who is the coach finalist as selected by a special Hall committee. Wilfork played 11 seasons with the Patriots, winning two Super Bowls and being selected as an AP All-Pro once to go with five Pro Bowl appearances. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Drafted in the first round by the Niners in 1994, Young contributed immediately on the defensive line in a Super Bowl-winning season. They just weren't among the candidates that got into the Hall of Fame. All rights reserved. The Pro Football Hall of Fames Class of 2022 will be enshrined in August 2022. Takeo Spikes: Spikes spent only one of his 15 NFL seasons with the Eagles, but started 14 games in 2007 and had 85 tackles and one sack. Smith was part of Australia's1956 Olympics squad, playing in both games in Melbourne as a 21-year-old. Was named to the all-time USFL team. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Some people go with fewer because their standards are higher for what qualifies as a Hall of Famer. Dick Vermeil: One of only seven coaches to lead two franchises to the Super Bowl, Vermeil enjoyed a long, storied career as a professional football coach. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. In seven years at the helm, Vermeil led the Eagles to a 54-47 record and four consecutive playoff appearances, the franchise's first period of sustained success since the Kennedy administration. At the top of the extensive 122 player list, there are 10 first-year eligible players that can be inducted as well. Your login session has expired. Made two Pro Bowls with the Bills. The countdown has begun, with finalists revealed Thursday on the NFL Network, beginning at 5 p.m. (EST). Eric Allen, Randall Cunningham and Seth Joyner headline a huge group of former Eagles who are among 122 former NFL players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fames Class of 2022. During the 2022 NFL Honors, the NFL announced their Hall of Fame Class for this year.Out of the 15 modern-era finalists, the committee made some difficult choices and decided to honor five candidates. Asante Samuel: Made three Pro Bowls in his four years with the Eagles and four total Pro Bowls. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. MODERN-ERA NOMINEES FOR THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022 *Finalist in 2021. 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, Tony Boselli, T -- 1995-2001 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2002 Houston Texans (injured reserve), LeRoy Butler, S -- 1990-2001 Green Bay Packers, 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, Sam Mills, LB -- 1986-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-97 Carolina Panthers, Richard Seymour, DE/DT -- 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders, 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, Bryant Young, DE/DT -- 1994-2007 San Francisco 49ers. Donovan McNabb: Won nine playoff games during his 11 years with the Eagles, tied for 12th-most postseason wins in NFL history. Jeff Feagles: Punted for the Eagles from 1990 through 1993 and all told punted for 22 years, booting an NFL-record 1,713 punts - nearly 300 more than anybody else in history. Went to Jacksonville, where he made five Pro Bowls, had nine 1,000-yard seasons, scored 67 touchdowns and finished his career with 862 receptions for 12,287 yards. [6] Herschel Walker: After spending three years in the USFL, Walker played in the NFL for 12 years, netting 8,225 rushing yards, 512 receptions, 13,084 scrimmage yards and 84 touchdowns. (Players must have last played at least five full seasons ago to be eligible for nomination. Cliff Branch, wide receiver. While there is no set number for any class of enshrinees, the selection process by-laws provide that between four and eight new members will be selected. Around the NFL Writer. Seth Joyner: Originally an 8th-round pick who was released at the end of his rookie training camp in the summer 1986, Joyner is the only NFL player in history with 50 sacks and 20 interceptions. The Legendary Defensive Back Who Began the Packers' Iconic "Lambeau Leap". Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, https://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/. BREAKING: The Modern-Era nominees for the Class of 2022 have been unveiled. The 2022 NFL Football Hall of Fame class is seen during the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. A total of 15 former NFL players have been put forward to join the ranks of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022. The next group of hopefuls . Browns star left tackle Joe Thomas and Jets greats Joe . That group of nominees was trimmed to 26 semifinalists in November. Though there are plenty of deserving players listed as finalists, and rightfully so, there are those who have also been . * = 2020 Hall of Fame Finalist Here's the full list of modern-era NFLTradeRumors.co. By The . Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their 2022 modern-era nominees on Wednesday and a collection of former Patriots players made the list, including first-time nominee Vince Wilfork. Eight Elected to Class of 2022 Announced Feb. 10, 2022 15 Modern-Era Player Finalists Announced Announced Dec. 31, 2021 26 Modern-Era Player Semifinalists Announced Nov. 24, 2021 123 Modern-Era Nominees Announced Sept. 22, 2021 The awardees are expected to be honored in an enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio in. More than 25 million votes have been cast in the past decade. In 2002, then-Commissioner Paul Tagliabue created the Art McNally Award, presented to a current or former official who embodies professionalism, leadership and sportsmanship. Seymour was in Foxborough from nearly the very start of the Bill Belichick era. The Modern-Era Finalists will be trimmed during the meeting from 15 to 10, then from 10 to five. CANTON, Ohio (AP) Ten first-year eligible players, including defensive standouts DeMarcus Ware and Robert Mathis, and receivers Andre Johnson, Steve Smith and . Unlike most of the recent years, there aren't any clear-cut, no-doubt, first-ballot Hall of Fame players on this ballot. Sam Mills: Was never an Eagle, but spent three years with the USFL Philadelphia (and Baltimore) Stars. Steve Smith, Andre Johnson headline 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame first-time nominees. A total of 122 modern-era players are eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame in 2022. February 10, 2022 6:00 am CT The Pro Football Hall of Fame is preparing to welcome its newest members as part of the Class of 2022. Announced Dec. 31, 2021, 26 Modern-Era Player Semifinalists A Super Bowl champion and member of the 1990s Hall of Fame All-Decade Team, Butler is also fondly remembered as the creator of the Lambeau Leap, a post-touchdown tradition that will live on in Green Bay as long as Butler is enshrined in Canton, which is to say, now, forever. Quarterback Mike White said he'd like to return to the New York Jets, but knows it might not happen as he heads toward free agency. Of last year's final 15, only Clay Matthews. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. He finished his career with 51 interceptions and six TD returns, and in 2009 - his second year with the Eagles - he led the NFL with nine interceptions. Mel Gray: Finished his legendary career with the Eagles, playing three games in 1997. Quarterbacks + running backs Randall Cunningham, QB Jake Delhomme, QB Boomer Esiason, QB As former Hall of Fame selector Len Pasquarelli once put it to me, being selected is more like a "smell test.". The NFL's 2023 Hall of Fame Game will feature the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, the Hall announced Tuesday. The Pro Football Hall of Fame released the 15 modern-era finalists for the Class of 2022. In Mills' time in New Orleans, the Saints defense ranked in the top five in PPG allowed, YPG, rush YPG allowed and rush TDs allowed. Seymour spent the final four years of his 12-year career with the Oakland Raiders, sent away by Belichick like so many Patriots greats before him. For the first time in my 10 years of doing this, no player has received more than 50 percent support. Other first-year eligibles are kick returner Devin Hester; offensive linemen Jake Long and Nick Mangold; defensive lineman Vince Wilfork and defensive back Antonio Cromartie. Jimmy Smith: Was in training camp with the Eagles in 1994, but was released in favor of Jeff Sydner. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The 2022 modern-era player finalists with their positions, years and teams, as announced on NFL Network: The modern-era player finalists are determined by a vote of the Hall's Selection Committee, a process that began with 122 nominees. Dallas Clark, Ben Coates, Brent Jones, Heath Miller, Wesley Walls, Willie Anderson (T), Matt Birk (C), *Tony Boselli (T), Lomas Brown (T), Ruben Brown (G), DBrickashaw Ferguson (T), Kevin Glover (C/G), Jordan Gross (T), Olin Kreutz (C), *Jake Long (T), Nick Mangold (C), Logan Mankins (G), Jesse Sapolu (C/G), Jeff Saturday (C), Chris Snee (G), Brian Waters (G), Richmond Webb (T), Erik Williams (T), Steve Wisniewski (G), John Abraham (DE also LB), *Jared Allen (DE), LaRoi Glover (DT/NT), Casey Hampton (DT/NT), Robert Mathis (DE), Leslie ONeal (DE), Michael Dean Perry (DT/DE), Simeon Rice (DE), *Richard Seymour (DT), Justin Smith (DE), Neil Smith (DE), Greg Townsend (DE/LB/DT/NT), Justin Tuck (DE), Vince Wilfork (DT/NT), Kevin Williams (DT), Bryant Young (DT), Cornelius Bennett, Lance Briggs, Tedy Bruschi, London Fletcher, Seth Joyner, Willie McGinest (also DE), *Sam Mills, Hardy Nickerson Sr., Takeo Spikes, Pat Swilling (also DE), *Zach Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Patrick Willis, Eric Allen (CB), *Ronde Barber (CB/S), Dre Bly (DB), *LeRoy Butler (S), Nick Collins (S), Antonio Cromartie (CB), Merton Hanks (S), Rodney Harrison (S), Albert Lewis (CB), Tim McDonald (S), Allen Rossum (DB), Asante Samuel (CB), Bob Sanders (S), Charles Tillman (CB), Troy Vincent (CB), Adrian Wilson (S), Darren Woodson (S), Gary Anderson (K), Jeff Feagles (P), John Kasay (K), Sean Landeta (P), Ryan Longwell (K), Reggie Roby (P), Matt Turk (P), Josh Cribbs (KR/PR also WR), Mel Gray (PR/KR also WR), Brian Mitchell (KR/PR also RB), Steve Tasker (ST also WR), Also Check Out: Complete NFL Week 3 TV Schedule, Be the first one to comment on this story. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Former Kansas City Chiefs executive Carl Peterson will receive the President's Award for the 2023 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, leading a class of 18 total inductees. Brian Westbrook, Donovan McNabb, Asante Samuel, Troy Vincent and Ricky Watters are also among the nominees. Fans can start voting as many times as they wish atwww.profootballhof.com/fanvoteto predict the five Modern-Era players who will be elected to the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2022. By The Athletic NFL Staff. Below are the list of first-time nominees, returning finalists and the rest of the field of nominees. Of all the first-ballot Hall of Famers I have voted on the past nine years, none of them got less than 60 percent support on this survey. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be announced Thursday, and there's a ton of intrigue surrounding this year's potential inductees. Jeff Garcia: Replaced an injured McNabb in 2006 and went 5-1 to finish the regular season before beating the Giants in a wild-card game in his only full season with the Eagles. Though the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills will kick off the regular season in what should be an enthralling opener, the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars will be the first to take the field for the 2022 NFL Hall of Fame Game to start the preseason schedule.. Here's everything you need to know about Thursday's game: QUARTERBACKS Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NFL Rumors; List Of 122 Modern-Era 2022 Hall Of Fame Nominees. Returned two kicks for TDs and two punts for TDs s an Eagle and had 13 total career returns in the kicking game in his 14-year career. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young -- considered one of the top QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft -- downplayed questions about his size on Friday at the scouting combine. A four-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro in Green Bay, Butler was a ball-hawking, hard-hitting safety for the Brett Favre-era Packers. In 23 NFL seasons, he scored 2,434 points, most in NFL history when he retired and still 3rd-most. In 1995, he was a founding leader of the Carolina Panthers, playing three seasons with the expansion franchise before retiring after the 1997 season; Carolina retired his No. The next group of hopefuls vying for a bust include 122 nominees from the Pro Football Hall of Fame's initial list, none of whom has played a game within the last five years. 2022 NFL Hall of Fame Class: Who Will Make It? The Pro Football Hall of Fame's initial list of 122 nominees for the Class of 2022 was released Wednesday and it includes such prominent former Bucs as Ronde Barber, Mike Alstott, Simeon Rice and . Florida's Anthony Richardson, one of the draft's most intriguing QB prospects, told reporters on Friday that in high school he modeled his game after two notable passers: Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson. Art McNally: Known as the "Father of Modern Officiating," McNally served as the NFL's supervisor of officials for 24 years from 1968 to 1991, leading the officiating department through a period in which football reached new heights of popularity. The coach finalist is Dick Vermeil, who won the Super Bowl in 2000 with the Rams. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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 2022 that will be enshrined in August. Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. Recently selected as a senior finalist was receiver Cliff Branch. Packages range from single-day offerings to four-day experiences that include premium seating, VIP access and exclusive parties. That is quite an impressive feat. The roster of nominees consists of 66offensive players, 46 defensive players and 11 special teams players. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. I set no ground rules. The Pro Football Hall of Fame cleared its backlog of enshrinements Sunday evening as the 2021 class was inducted into Canton. As the sixth overall pick of the 2001 draft. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 has finally been revealed. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Announced Aug. 24, 2021, Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, Art McNally selected as ContributorFinalist, Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. Sean Landeta: Spent five of his 21 years in two stints with the Eagles and punted 1,401 times, 3rd-most in NFL history. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. The teams which most recently gained representation are the Carolina Panthers ( Reggie White, class of 2006) and the Houston Texans ( Ed Reed, class of 2019). Announced Feb. 10, 2022, 15 Modern-Era Player Finalists Announced Whrend einige Mitglieder nur fr ihre Leistungen . FLINT - Local legends Andre Rison and Jake Long are among 122 modern-era players who have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022. The Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on running back Tony Pollard if the two sides cannot reach a long-term deal before March 7's deadline, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per sources. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct its 2022 class Saturday, with eight new enshrinees joining the illustrious group. The first game on the NFL calendar is almost here. The Senior Finalist, Contributor Finalist and Coach Finalist are voted yes or no for election at the annual selection meeting and must receive at least 80% support from the Committee to be elected. Young retired following the 2007 season with 89.5 career sacks, the most by a 49ers player since 1982. Here is a look at what to watch for in Week 3's matchups. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Underline indicates first year of eligibility. He's the only player in league history with at least three picks and three sacks in three straight seasons, and one of just six with 30-plus interceptions and 20-plus sacks in his career. Therefore, any individual who last played in 2016 is eligible for the first time in 2022.) Butler, who spent the duration of his 12-year career with the Green Bay Packers, is in the Hall of Fame in his 16th year of eligibility. Sydney had three career receptions. The Raiders plan to place the franchise tag on running back Josh Jacobs if the sides cannot come to a deal on a long-term extension by Tuesday's deadline, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday. Below are the names of the Class of 2022: Tony Boselli LeRoy. The 2020 class, which had to wait a year for their enshrinement, went. Allen Rossum: Was the Eagles 3rd-round pick in 1998 and spent his first two years here but spent 12 years in the NFL. Quarterback Mike White said he'd like to return to the New York Jets, but knows it might not happen as he heads toward free agency. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Enshrinement will take place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, beginning at noon ET on Saturday, Aug. 6. The list is comprised of 122 players. Some of the most notable first-year eligible names for the modern era of football HOF include Steve Smith, Vince Wilfork, Antonio Cromartie, Andre Johnson and Anquan Boldin. Join our linker program. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett spoke with media members on Friday for the first time since his arrest for public intoxication in late January. The 2022 inductees made a lasting impact as players, coaches, administrators, and alumni and shaped the Golden Ram and Cavalier Athletics programs into today's Albany State University Golden Rams. Made all-pro three times. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Finalists will consist of 15 Modern-Era Finalists and the recently named Senior Finalist, Cliff Branch; Contributor Finalist, Art McNally; and Coach Finalist, Dick Vermeil. Nate Bouda - September 22, 2021. Branch, who died in 2019, spent the length of his 14-year career with the Silver and Black. The selection committee will come up with as many as five names for the Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. Ware led the NFL in sacks twice, was a first-team All-Pro . Cliff Branch, a three-time All-Pro receiver with the Raiders, led the league in touchdowns twice and won three Super Bowl rings. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, whose size has been a matter of conjecture in the run-up to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, officially measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds on Saturday. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be inducted during NFL Honors, which airs live Thursday, Feb. 10 at 9 p.m. Official Ticket Packages for the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls are available from Hall of Fame Experiences at www.HOFExperiences.comor by calling 844-751-0532. 122 modern-era nominees announced for 2022 Hall of Fame class Let's start with the offensive side of the 2022 Hall of Fame modern-era nominees. That included 10 first-time eligible players. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Mills remained a part of the organization until his death in 2005 following a battle with intestinal cancer. How each team's roster will look come kick-off time in August is still precarious, with free agency and the draft approaching on the offseason to-do list. Troy Vincent: After spending his four years with the Dolphins, Vincent played for the Eagles from 1996 through 2003, picking off 28 passes and leading the NFL with seven in 1999. As is the rules of eligibility, the 15 have been retired since at least 2016 - fulfilling the minimum five-year gap between playing and candidacy for the HoF. Among the group announced Wednesday are 10 first-year eligible players: wide receivers Anquan Boldin, Devin Hester (also PR/KR), Andre Johnson and Steve Smith; offensive linemen Jake Long and Nick Mangold; linebacker DeMarcus Ware; defensive linemen Robert Mathis and Vince Wilfork; and defensive back Antonio Cromartie. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young -- considered one of the top QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft -- downplayed questions about his size on Friday at the scouting combine. Who are the eight members set to receive their gold jackets for the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Led by underdog backup QB Kurt Warner and offensive coordinator Mike Martz's Greatest Show on Turf top-scoring offense, Vermeil's Rams shocked the football world by winning the Super Bowl in 1999. Hall of Famers Class of 2022 Class of 2022 The Road to the Class of 2022 Click the images below for full details. Sep 22, 2021. The inductees will be announced during NFL Honors on Thursday. Linda Jefferson helped Toledo and womens football secure national recognition. With that, here's a breakdown of the candidates and my findings: Don't miss a story! The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LVI. Boselli, a star tackle out of USC, was the second overall pick in the 1995 draft and a sure thing from the start. Now, McNally's name will be forever included in the halls of the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the first on-field official ever enshrined in Canton. Overall, led the NFL in punt return average twice and kick return average twice. He finished his 15-year career with 47 INTs and three pick-6s. The Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on running back Tony Pollard if the two sides cannot reach a long-term deal before March 7's deadline, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per sources. Boselli played just 91 games in seven professional seasons, but in his 16th year of eligibility and his sixth as a finalist, a wait nearly as long as his career, Boselli is a Hall of Famer. The officiating command center at NFL headquarters even bears his name: Art McNally GameDay Central. Please logout and login again. Another factor that could bode well for some of the first-time nominees is that both the class of 2019 (Ed Reed, Tony Gonzalez, Champ Bailey) and 2018 (Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher) have each seen three people inducted, setting a precedent should one of this year's first-timers become a finalist. Over the 10 years I have been a selector for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, I annually survey hundreds of coaches, executives and former players about the 15 Modern Era finalists. Announced Nov. 24, 2021, 123Modern-Era Nominees Eighteen Finalists will be presented to the full 49-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee during its annual meeting. Die Hall wurde 1963 erffnet und umfasste zunchst 17 Personen. On Tuesday, the 49 selectors gather to debate the 15 Modern Era finalists. The remaining five Finalists will be voted on individually, yes or no, and must receive the same 80% positive vote as the Senior, Contributor and Coach Finalists to earn election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. LeRoy Butler: LeRoy's long wait to leap into the annals of Canton is over. Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is "fired up" to work with Washington's new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. A four-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro, Branch was underrated in retirement and failed to reach the Hall of Fame while eligible as a player, though he was a semifinalist in 2004 and 2010. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Ricky Watters: Rushed for over 10,000 yards with 467 catches in 10 seasons. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. DeMarcus Ware: Ware was a dominant edge rusher (138.5 sacks) and at 6-foot-4, 258 pounds, he looked like what you expect a Hall of Famer to look like. The preliminary list of 122 players will be whittled down to 18 finalists by the Hall of Fames selection committee.