Tag: Dwight Freeney

Dwight Freeney bestows Hall of Fame honor on Jim Irsay

Dwight Freeney wants the boss to present him in Canton.

Few owners can say they have the type of relationship with players that Jim Irsay has with the Indianapolis Colts. The recent request from Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney furthers that notion.

Irsay has been the presenter at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony for two of his players over the last decade. First, it was wide receiver Marvin Harrison in 2016. Then, it was running back Edgerrin James in 2020.

Now, the legendary Freeney will be added to the list of players who requested Irsay present them at their Hall of Fame induction.

Freeney was voted into the Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2024. He will officially be enshrined into Canton during the ceremony on Aug. 3.

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Former Seahawks Devin Hester, Dwight Freeney make the Hall of Fame

No NFL team can match the Seahawks’ ability to attract all-time greats when they are in the twilight of their careers.

No NFL team can match the Seahawks’ ability to attract all-time greats when they are in the twilight of their careers. The illustrious list of historical greats includes Franco Harris, Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens. More recently, there have been Adrian Peterson and Jason Peters. In-between Seattle had a couple of GOATs from a previous era who made the Pro Football Hall of Fame last night.

Mostly known for his work with the Chicago Bears, WR Devin Hester has rightfully made the cut for Canton. Hester never saw the field much on offense, but he is indisputably the greatest kick returner of all time. All together he racked up 3,695 yards and 14 touchdowns as a punt returner, plus another 7,333 yards and five touchdowns on kickoff returns. Hester’s final two games of his career were with Seattle in the 2016 playoffs.

The other former Seahawk who was voted into the Hall of Fame last night was defensive end Dwight Freeney. He spent most of his career with the Indianapolis Colts, winning a Super Bowl on the 2006 team with Peyton Manning. Freeney played in over 200 games in his career, totaling 125.5 sacks. He appeared in four games with the Seahawks early in the middle of the 2017 season.

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Dwight Freeney inducted into Hall of Fame: How X reacted

Here are the reactions from Dwight Freeney’s Hall of Fame induction.

Indianapolis Colts legendary defensive end Dwight Freeney was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.

Freeney joined a long list of former Colts players, coaches and executives to earn a gold jacket, and he will officially be enshrined into the Hall of Fame in August during the annual ceremony in Canton.

Here’s how X (formerly Twitter) reacted to the news that Freeney was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class: Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Julius Peppers, Patrick Willis, Randy Gradishar, Steve McMichael

The 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class: Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Julius Peppers, Patrick Willis, Randy Gradishar, Steve McMichael.

The NFL has announced the men who will find themselves enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the 2024 class. In total, five finalists made it from the active class, and two from the senior group.[anyclip-media thumbnail=”undefined” playlistId=”undefined” content=”dW5kZWZpbmVk”][/anyclip-media]

Former Colts DE Dwight Freeney elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Dwight Freeney is officially a Hall of Famer.

Former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney was announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on Thursday night.

In just his second time on the ballot, the feared pass rusher made it. He joins Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Patrick Willis, Julius Peppers, Steve McMichael and Randy Gradishar as members of the Hall’s newest class.

“Dwight built himself into one of the game’s most feared pass rushers with his trademark spin move,” said Colts owner Jim Irsay in a statement. “He provided Colts fans with many thrilling moments as one of pro football’s all-time greats, and he truly deserves this honor.”

A finalist in each of his first two years on the ballot, Freeney had 125.5 sacks in his career, which ranks 18th on the official list. He was a three-time All-Pro first-team selection (2004, 2005, 2009) and a seven-time Pro Bowler (2003-2005, 2008-2011).

Thanks in large part to his legendary spin move, Freeney recorded double-digit sacks in seven seasons. He led the NFL with 16 sacks in 2004 and was named to the All-Decade Team of the 2000s.

Former Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne did not make the final cut for the fifth year in a row. He has been a finalist each year he’s been on the ballot, so it’s very likely he will get in sooner rather than later.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be enshrined Saturday, Aug. 3 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

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Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney vying for Hall of Fame induction

Reggie and Dwight are vying for Hall of Fame inductions Thursday night.

A pair of former Indianapolis Colts legends are vying for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Wide receiver Reggie Wayne and defensive end Dwight Freeney are among the 15 finalists for this year’s class, and we’ll find out Thursday night whether they get inducted into the Hall of Fame.

This is Wayne’s fifth time on the ballot. He has made it as a finalist in each of his first five years on the ballot (2020-2024). Wayne will get in most likely sooner rather than later. His resume speaks for itself. His 1,070 career receptions and 14,345 receiving yards are more than 17 wide receivers already in the Hall of Fame.

Those numbers are both 10th all-time among wide receivers in NFL history. Wayne was a six-time Pro Bowler and was a First-Team All-Pro selection in 2010. He also holds the Colts’ franchise record for career games played (211). His 1,070 career receptions, 14,345 career yards and 82 career receiving touchdowns are all the second-most in franchise history behind Marvin Harrison.

Wayne recorded four seasons with at least 100 receptions and eight seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. His 14,345 career receiving yards are the second-most among eligible Hall of Fame candidates.

This is Freeney’s second time on the ballot, and it’s the second time he’s reached the finalist stage. His 125.5 career sacks rank 26th all time while he was a three-time All-Pro First Team selection (2004-2005, 2009) and a seven-time Pro Bowler (2003-2005, 2008-2011).

Freeney’s 125.5 career sacks rank seventh-most among Hall of Fame eligible players.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be inducted during NFL Honors, on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 9:00 p.m. ET. It will air on CBS and NFL Network.

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Two former Falcons named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Two former Falcons players were listed among the 15 Pro Football Hall of Fame Modern-Era finalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 15 modern-era finalists for its 2024 class on Thursday and two former Atlanta Falcons players are still in the mix.

Wide receiver/return specialist Devin Hester, who played for the team from 2014-2015, and defensive end Dwight Freeney (2016 team) are among the 15 candidates with a chance to be inducted in 2024.

When can fans find out whether or not Hester and Freeney are in? According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s website, the inductees will be unveiled on February 8:

The Class of 2024 will be unveiled publicly Feb. 8 during the “NFL Honors presented by Invisalign” broadcast from Las Vegas on CBS Television Network and NFL Network and streamed on Paramount+ and NFL+. The show airs at 9 p.m. ET.

Other notable finalists include Julius Peppers, Jared Allen, Torry Holt, Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne. See the full list below, per the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Twitter account.

Former Cardinal Dwight Freeney a Hall of Fame finalist; Anquan Boldin is not

Check out the finalists for the 2024 Hall of Fame class.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 finalists for the 2024 Hall of Fame class, which will be announced in February before the Super Bowl.

One former Arizona Cardinals player made the cut. Another did not.

Former Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin, was drafted by Arizona in 2003 and played for the Cardinals through 2009, was not one of the 15 finalists. He was a semifinalist.

The former Cardinal to make the final 15 is Dwight Freeney. Freeney spent most of the 2015 season with Arizona, getting eight of his 125.5 career sacks with the Cardinals.

The 15 finalists are below.

Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney finalists for 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame

Reggie Wayne and Dwight Freeney represent the Colts as finalists for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

A pair of Indianapolis Colts legends have been named finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the league announced Wednesday evening.

Former Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne and defensive end Dwight Freeney were named among the 15 modern-era finalists for the upcoming class.

This is Wayne’s fifth time on the ballot. He has made it as a finalist in each of his first five years on the ballot (2020-2024). Wayne will get in most likely sooner rather than later. His resume speaks for itself. His 1,070 career receptions and 14,345 receiving yards are more than 17 wide receivers already in the Hall of Fame.

Those numbers are both 10th all-time among wide receivers in NFL history. Wayne was a six-time Pro Bowler and was a First-Team All-Pro selection in 2010. He also holds the Colts’ franchise record for career games played (211). His 1,070 career receptions, 14,345 career yards and 82 career receiving touchdowns are all the second-most in franchise history behind Marvin Harrison.

Wayne recorded four seasons with at least 100 receptions and eight seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. His 14,345 career receiving yards are the second-most among eligible Hall of Fame candidates.

This is Freeney’s second time on the ballot, and it’s the second time he’s reached the finalist stage. His 125.5 career sacks rank 26th all time while he was a three-time All-Pro First Team selection (2004-2005, 2009) and a seven-time Pro Bowler (2003-2005, 2008-2011).

Freeney’s 125.5 career sacks rank seventh-most among Hall of Fame eligible players.

Former wide receiver Andre Johnson, who spent the 2015 season with the Colts, also is a finalist for the Class of 2024.

Former Colts defensive end Robert Mathis was a semifinalist but did not make it to the finalist round.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be inducted during NFL Honors, on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 9:00 p.m. ET.

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Trio of Colts legends among 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists

Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis, wide receiver Reggie Wayne and defensive end Dwight Freeney are among the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

This will be Wayne’s fifth time on the ballot. He has made it as a semifinalist every year (2020-2024) and a finalist in each of his first four years on the ballot (2020-2023). Wayne will get in most likely sooner rather than later. His resume speaks for itself. His 1,070 career receptions are more than 13 wide receivers already in the Hall of Fame. His 14,345 receiving yards are more than 14 wide receivers already in the Hall of Fame.

Those numbers are both 10th all-time among wide receivers in NFL history. Wayne was a six-time Pro Bowler and was a First-Team All-Pro selection in 2010. He also holds the Colts’ franchise record for career games played (211). His 1,070 career receptions, 14,345 career yards and 82 career receiving touchdowns are all the second-most in franchise history behind Marvin Harrison.

This is Mathis’ third time on the ballot and the third time he’s reached the semifinalist stage of the process (2022-2024). Mathis is the Colts’ franchise leader in sacks (123) and NFL leader in forced fumbles (54), thanks to his elite strip-sack ability. He was a five-time Pro Bowler while earning an All-Pro nod in 2013 when he recorded a career-high 19.5 sacks. That also resulted in him winning the AFC Defensive Player of the Year Award.

This is Freeney’s second time on the ballot. It’s the second time he’s reached the semifinalist stage (2023) after being a finalist during his first year on the ballot). His 125.5 career sacks rank 26th all time while he was a three-time All-Pro First Team selection (2004-2005, 2009) and a seven-time Pro Bowler (2003-2005, 2008-2011).

Former Colts wide receiver Andre Johnson, who spent the 2015 season with the team, also is a semifinalist for the third consecutive year (2022-2024).

From here, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce 15 finalists in early January. The committee will vote, and the Class of 2024 will be inducted during the NFL Honors just before the Super Bowl. In August, the Class of 2024 will officially be enshrined in Canton.

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