Tickets for the 2023 Hall of Fame Game go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8. 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. 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. He was a strong, steady starter for 12 years and made 183 starts overall. The Jets are appearing in the game for the third time. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. 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. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2023 inductees Modern-era players. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Richard Seymours dedication to the common cause was never lost on any of his coaches or teammates during a 12-year NFL career in which he won three Super Bowls and made three consecutive All-Pro teams. 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. The 46-person selection committee then analyzes the nominees impact on the game and eligibility status. Freeney had seven seasons with at least 10 sacks and demonstrated incredible longevity. Rarely tested -- former Patriots and Bucs quarterback Tom Brady has said he simply avoided Revis whenever possible -- he finished his career with 25 interceptions and 139 passes defensed. 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. The Browns' first game back was on Aug. 1 that yearagainst the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game. But it was also his 10,000 consecutive snap, as in every offensive snap of every game to that point in his career. To be enshrined, a player must be named on at least 75% of the voters' ballots. The New York Jets will help kick off the 2023 preseason when they take on the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame Game on August 3 in Canton, Ohio. And Klecko was unselfish enough to, two years after a 20.5-sack season at end, move to defensive tackle for the Jets. Here's the list: Ronde Barber, CB, Buccaneers; The Philadelphia Eagles converted 90% of QB sneaks this season and while the push play has been legal since 2005, no team employed it with as much dominance as the 2022 Eagles. DeCOURCY: Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension. Having two former players, Darrelle Revis and Joe Klecko, elected as part of the Class of 2023, the Jets were almost a lock to be one of the teams selected to play. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 finalists for the Class of 2023 on Wednesday night, and three first-year-eligible players are on the list.Cornerback Darrelle Revis, offensive tackle . The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. Three-time Super Bowl winner (two as an assistant, one as Packers head coach). 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. And in Super Bowl VI, he had an interception and a fumble recovery in a Cowboys win over the Miami Dolphins. All rights reserved, Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game, NFL Coach Brian Flores' Discrimination Case Going to Court. Currently, players are removed from the ballot if they are named on fewer than 5% of ballots or have been on the ballot . Ari Meirov Reporter. 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. -- 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? He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. The game is at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 2023 Hall of Fame Game go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. today. Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets excites social media, 1999 when they played the Dallas Cowboys in Cleveland's return to the league as an expansion team, squandering a two-score lead in the final two minutes, receiver Garrett Wilson on offense and cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardneron defense, WR Garrett Wilson says Jets are one quarterback away from being a contender, eyes Aaron Rodgers, Browns icon Joe Thomas is first-ballot Hall of Famer. 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. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is enshrining its Class of 2022 over the weekend. Quotable: "I don't know that I've ever seen anybody better at linebacker than Chuck Howley.'' Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. The Browns are kicking off their 2023 preseason in Canton. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, 1967 vs. Philadelphia Eagles (L, 28-13), 1992 vs. Philadelphia Eagles (W, 41-14). Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. The 2023 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 129 nominees. March 1, 2023 12 min read. 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 one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. Here is a partial list of eligible first-time players for upcoming Hall of Fame elections: 2023: Carlos Beltrn, John Lackey, Francisco Rodrguez, Jayson Werth. Phil Harrison. Thomas seems like an easy selection for the Hall of Fame. Participated in nine Super Bowls as a player and coach. Players must be retired for five years to be eligible for induction. Johnson's 2009 season was certainly Hall of Fame worthy, but it's just a matter of whether the rest of his career was. This includes offensive tackle Tony Boselli, receiver Cliff Branch, safety LeRoy Butler, linebacker Sam Mills and two defensive linemen, Richard Seymour and Bryant Young. Any time a player records 2,000-plus rushing yards in a season, they get consideration for the Hall of Fame. Cornerbacks Ronde Barber and Darrelle Revis, outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware and linebacker Zach Thomas were named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2023 as modern-era candidates along with tackle Joe Thomas, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection with the Cleveland Browns. In the Broncos' win over the New England Patriots in the 2015 AFC Championship Game, Denver's defense hit Tom Brady 20 times with four sacks. At that point, the committee members can vote for anyone not on the second preliminary list.. Dates for future Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies include: 2023: Sunday, July 23. By Logan Reardon Published February 10, 2023. If Johnson is going to have a hard time getting into the Hall of Fame, then Forte probably won't get in either. Joe is a heck of a football player and an even better man.'' The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their 122 modern-era nominees as part of their early-round process. There are nearly a dozen first-time candidates that could draw consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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 . 2024: Sunday, July 21. This list will then be polled twice by the selection committee once in October to get down to 25 candidates, and once in November to move to 15 finalists. So, if you're considering Johnson, you have to consider Forte, especially since the latter is a better receiver. 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. 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. 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. Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson are among those eligible for the first time next year. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. It's unclear whether the Hall of Fame would admit Lechler to give him some company. Lets start with the offensive side of the 2022 Hall of Fame modern-era nominees. But his tenacity was on full display in the last postseason game he played -- a 20-3 loss to the Ravens to close out the 2001 season when the Miami offense gained 151 yards -- when Thomas finished with 22 tackles. The committee then studies this list and ensures that no candidates were overlooked. Mark Schofield. Defense is the theme of this year's induction class, as four of the five modern-day selections. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Thomas, who former Colts and Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has called one of the most difficult defensive players to face because of his preparation, was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection as well as a five-time first-team All-Pro. 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. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is welcoming eight new members to its ranks on Saturday as it enshrines its Class of 2022. Signature moment: On the surface, it was a rather unassuming 9-yard run by Isaiah Crowell on Sept. 17, 2017, in Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium. Former Cardinals, Chargers coach who created the "Air Coryell" offense. The Browns playing in the game has been widely anticipated since former Cleveland left tackle Joe Thomas was announced as part of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 earlier this month. This year's class was chosen by the Hall's Board of Selectors in a virtual meeting in January. He played 15 NFL seasons 13 and a half of which came with the Steelers and recorded 84.5 career sacks. Overall, Palmer was a solid quarterback, but that shouldn't be enough to get him into 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. Wide receivers Anquan Boldin, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, and Steve Smith were . 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. Gregg convinced Riley to stay and two seasons later, Riley played in his only Super Bowl. Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. The 10-time Pro Bowl selection and member of the 2010s all-decade team, Thomas was in his first year of Hall of Fame eligibility and is the first post-expansion Browns player to be enshrined after the team's return in 1999. A number of people are inducted every year, with some classes obviously looking stronger than others. We can't wait to see who makes it! 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. 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.". The following list of players retired after the 2020 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026. . 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