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. It's no longer something that can be debated. Tonight is about the guys who got in. This year's class brings the total to 362 former players, coaches and contributors who have received a permanent spot. Thomas, Revis, Freeney headline HOF nominees, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? Harrison will also have to overcome the fact that so many other Steelers have already been inducted, as voters may instead choose players from teams that are less represented. February 22: OLB Anthony Nelson. Like, in most years, there's an older player who is mostly familiar from highlights, but this class is made up of relatively young players who were probably even frequently used in Madden. We are excited to reveal our 28 Modern-Era Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. 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! The hard-hitting safety racked up 607 tackles, 12 interceptions, 44 pass defenses and nine forced fumbles during his eight-year career. 0 as a legal uniform number. First-year eligibles Ware, Mathis, and Mario Williams join Jared Allen among edge rushers in the Hall of Fame pool next year. (Players must have last played at least five full seasons ago to be eligible for nomination. The starters usually phase out of the game by either the first or second 15 minutes. With the 2023 Pro Football of Fame induction class set to be announced later today at the NFL Honors ceremony, there's no better time to look ahead at the players who could eligible for next year's class. 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 Pro Football Hall of Fame was honored to welcome this year's Class of 2023 during Super Bowl LVII festivities. That ranks top-100 in NFL history. In the case of Joe Thomas (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017), I was working the NFL.com news desk in 2007 on the day he was drafted. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. Who else makes the cut? 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. Howley was All-Pro from 1966-70 and was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1977. Special teams never gets the respect it deserves. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. 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. Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. Packers President/CEO. But the voters also seem to hold first-ballot enshrinees to some kind of tough-to-decipher level of prestige. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 The following list of players retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. Top front office executives, coaching staffs, player personnel departments and medical personnel from all 32 NFL teams are in attendance at the Lucas Oil Stadium event to evaluate the nation's top football . - Former Cal safety Daniel Scott is scheduled to start his measurable skills testing and participate in an on-field workout Friday at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Next year, Doug Baldwin and Brandon Marshall will be eligible for the first time, but I'm not sure if either guy jumps the line. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. He was phenomenal, and this is pretty damn exciting. 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'. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. How Randy Gradishar is not in hall of fame already always amazes me. 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. But I said I wanted to hear a cogent explanation for Willis' absence. I loved this guy when I was a kid. Each . INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. I couldn't be happier for him. February 17: ILB Lavonte David. Revis never won a Defensive Player of the Year award but he easily could have in 2009. So, if you're considering Johnson, you have to consider Forte, especially since the latter is a better receiver. Harrison's 84.5 sacks is tied for 98th all time. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. I would have gone fishing, too. Back in 2007, on one of the most significant days of Joe Thomas life - @joethomas73 skipped the @NFLDraft to go fishing?! On the first Saturday of every month, Mark will write about a topic of interest to . Stroud ( scouting report) is not interested in being drafted first overall not if the Bears are the team drafting him. MORE: Ranking Hall of Fame tiers for active NFL players. Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. 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. Hall of Famers are chosen by a committee of 49 media members who cover the. QUARTERBACKS (6): Randall Cunningham, Jake Delhomme, Jeff Garcia, Dave Krieg, Donovan McNabb, Steve McNair. Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro for the Saints, also has a strong case, although it is difficult for offensive linemen to get inducted in their first year of eligibility. And, yes, he's a defensive player with a ring, if that kind of thing matters to you. Let's quit messing around with him. He was a great player. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. He ranks 26th in NFL history with 125.5 career sacks and was named an All-Pro three times during his career. He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. Some Important Info Who else makes the cut? 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. In recognition, the NFLPA will donate $100,000 to Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation. The one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. Harrison's prime was elite, but his career numbers will likely hurt his case for induction next summer. How each teams 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. Do it! 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. Mark Clayton help Dan Marino be the QB he was. Also only lb in his era that compares is ray Lewis,who is in the hall! I'll be honest, I'm not 100 percent confident they are going to get it right with Hester this time around, either. 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. Had a 10-year career as a player before serving as a scout for the Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens from 1975 to 2003. Now he's going to be immortalized in Canton. A few that quickly come to mind are former 49ers running back Roger Craig, former Steelers defensive end L.C. Shanahan and Holmgren were head coaches in a combined five Super Bowls, with Shanahan's Broncos edging Holmgren's Packers in a thriller in Super Bowl XXXII. 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:. 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. He's also the only Super Bowl MVP from the losing team. He led the AFC in interceptions for three seasons and is tied for fifth with Charles Woodson on the NFL's all-time interceptions list. Freeney might end up like that guy who is trying to walk into the club with his friends, and the bouncer is all, "Hey, we're letting your friends in, but we're not so sure about you." His son, Ken II received the news first in a long-awaited phone call. I want to hear, once and for all, a cogent explanation as to why he's not in the Hall of Fame. One would expect that at least one of these receivers will be part of the 2023 induction class. 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. Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. He will be a Hall of Famer and stands a good chance of making it in on the first ballot. But while I don't want to be too harsh here, I'm not sure he would get my vote. Cliff Branch, this year's senior nominee, is the only skill player who will receive a gold jacket and a bronze bust this summer in Canton, Ohio. Rounding out the modern-era group is Ronde Barber (CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1997-2012), a third-time finalist in his sixth year of eligibility. He didn't. Congratulations to the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, whose names we learned last week. Riley picked up the nickname "Mr. Bengal" anddied on June 7, 2020 in his native Bartow, Florida. NFL newsletter:Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox. Former Cleveland Browns LT Joe Thomas will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 Cleveland Browns great Joe Thomas only has to wait one more year for his first chance to be. Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis . 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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. The Athletic is reporting that the Eagles have submitted a proposal to the NFL's competition committee that would reinstate No. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson serving an 11-game suspension. The Merlin Olsen Super Bowl Luncheon debuted prior to Super Bowl XL in Detroit in 2006 and was named for Olsen, the longtime standout with the Los Angeles Rams and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fames Class of 1982. His 1-3 record in playoff games, along with the fact that he played in a quarterback-rich era, hurts Palmer's case for induction in 2023. The superstar quarterback will have to wait until at least 2028 for his induction because he played in the 2022 seasonafter briefly. They also did well to select DeMarcus Ware (OLB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16). It won't be long until the Hall of Fame process begins. The 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot is out now! Thomas retired after that season, but not before becoming the first offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first 10 seasons all with the Cleveland Browns. 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, a player must have played his last game in professional football no later than the 1996 season. I really believe that Zach Thomas needs to be in the Hall. (Announced Aug. 24, 2022) Hefinished his career with 20.5 sacks and played his last season in 2008 with the Dallas Cowboys. Thomas was named to the Hall of Fame's All-2010s team, so that should give him a great chance of making it in during his first year on the ballot. Just kidding. February 1, 2023 8:52 am ET. The Hall of Fame can select up to nine enshrinees with a maximum of five modern-era players, three senior players and one coach/contributor. Inside the Draft returns as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier discuss the depth of the 2023 quarterback draft class with Luke Easterling, NFL Draft analyst from The Draft Wire and USA Today. He made first-team All-Pro three straight seasons. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. 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. 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. Overall, Palmer was a solid quarterback, but that shouldn't be enough to get him into the Hall of Fame. Former coach known as "the father of the T formation" who helped popularize the forward pass. He was the Browns' primary starting left tackle for 11 years and made six All-Pro teams while in Cleveland. Still, he will draw consideration from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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. Posted by Alfie Svoboda on 07/23/2022 @ 16:14pm, I am raiders fan. Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? As I have observed before, it seems like the voters can get weird about who is allowed to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Though sometimes you never know with these Hall of Fame voters. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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 The 15 finalists will be trimmed to 10 and then five during the selection meeting early next year. FAMU football great Ken Riley was announced to be a member of the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class during Feb. 9's NFL Honors. 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. Because I have a suspicion it's DeMarcus Ware (DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16) who gets in this year. Palmer enjoyed early success in Cincinnati before leading the Cardinals to the NFC Championship Game in 2015. Kraft is also credited for helping end the 2011 lockout. Ha ha ha. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but Ohio State quarterback C.J. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Peterson, fifth all-time in rushing yards (14,918), is a good bet for election on the first ballot. 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. Dwight Freeney and Julius Peppers are waiting in the wings for 2023 and 2024. 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. Johnson's 2009 season was certainly Hall of Fame worthy, but it's just a matter of whether the rest of his career was. It felt like Barber had been stuck in a no-man's land of defensive backs from his era, good enough to earn three first-team All-Pro nods and lead the NFL in picks in 2001 but potentially overshadowed by contemporaries like Deion Sanders, Rod Woodson, Darrell Green, Aeneas Williams, Champ Bailey and Charles Woodson. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. There are a host of possible senior nominee candidates for 2023. . 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. 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 NFL Hall of Fame candidates: Best first-year eligible players for 2023 The Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't yet announced its modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023, but the. Johnson also won an Offensive Player of the Year award in 2009, and Harrison was picked as top defensive player in 2008. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. February 28, 2023. Below is a look at each of the known finalists for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. 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. 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. greenwood, joe theisman, and air coryell all should be in the nfl hof, Posted by Barbara VanAuker on 06/21/2022 @ 19:19pm, Mark Clayton who was the top receiver for Dan Marino should be in the HOF. I'd have him in. 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. Is Joe Thomas as close to a lock as there is in the crop of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023?