The NFL has released its list of finalists at the defensive line and linebacker positions for the “NFL 100 All-Time Team.”
A 26-person panel made up of coaches, front office executives, former players and NFL media have been hard at work since 2018, narrowing down the best 100 players of all-time in NFL history. It’s part of the NFL’s celebration of its 100th season.
Over a six week period, the best 100 players of all-time will be revealed during a show occurring on Fridays on NFL Network. The reveal shows are hosted by Rich Eisen along with Chris Collinsworth and Bill Belichick. They also plan to have some special guests along the way.
The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t have any players during the first reveal at the running back position, however, they have five players among the finalists at the defensive line and linebacker position. Chiefs legends Bobby Bell, Willie Lanier, Derrick Thomas, Curley Culp and Buck Buchanan are among the finalists for this group. Each of these players has been selected for both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Chiefs’ Hall of Fame. From competing for Super Bowl championships to individual accomplishments they’re all among the greatest to have ever played the game at their respective positions.
Be sure to tune in to NFL Network on Friday at 7:00 p.m. CT, where they’ll announce the players who’ve been selected at the defensive line and linebacker positions to “NFL 100 All-Time Team.” There we’ll get to see if any of these Chiefs’ legends made the final cut, and with such a star-studded cast of players, it’s hard to imagine that at least one of them won’t be selected for this honor.
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