Tag: Reggie Wayne

Reggie Wayne reacts to Titans acquiring CB L’Jarius Sneed

Here’s how Reggie reacted to the L’Jarius Sneed trade.

The Indianapolis Colts missed out on acquiring cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, who eventually went to the division-rival Tennessee Titans in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs.

While Colts fans certainly vented their frustrations with the team missing out on the chance to add a premier defender at a position of need, wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne isn’t feeling all that pressed about it.

In response to former Titans wide receiver Nate Washington’s reaction of the trade, Wayne made it clear he’s not worried about it.

While Wayne’s focus on the wide receiver class coming up in the draft can get fans excited, there is a pretty glaring hole at the cornerback position the Colts will need to fill.

Even with a strong group of cornerbacks entering the league via the 2024 draft class, relying on another young starter in the secondary brings concern for a unit that was without depth in 2023. There are stop-gap options in free agency, but those options are limited and dwindling.

The likes of Terrion Arnold, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quinyon Mitchell provide hope for the future, but there’s a chance the Colts will need to add a veteran to the mix as well.

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Shane Steichen, Reggie Wayne attend Texas pro day

Some important Colts’ figures attended the Texas pro day.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen and wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne were in attendance at the NFL pro day for Texas ahead of the 2023 NFL draft.

While the Colts will have several scouts attending pro days and workouts leading up to April’s big event, it’s noteworthy when a head coach makes a trip.

It’s also notable that Wayne is in attendance considering the Longhorns have two fringe Round 1 receiver prospects in Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell.

While the wide receiver prospects will certainly garner the most attention for the Colts, there are several other prospects the team likely had an eye on during the pro day.

Tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is considered one of the top prospects at the position and likely a Day 2 pick. Defensive tackle Byron Murphy is expected to go in the first round while fellow defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat is a projected Day 2 selection.

Safety Ryan Watts also could be on Chris Ballard’s radar considering his elite RAS (9.84).

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Adam Vinatieri among 2025 first-year eligible Hall of Fame candidates

Adam Vinatieri is Hall of Fame eligible in 2025.

The Indianapolis Colts will have a former player enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2024, and several prominent names will headline the Class of 2025.

While former defensive end Dwight Freeney will receive his gold jacket in August during the ceremony in Canton, there are a few notable names on the ballot for the Class of 2025, including a first-year eligible player who has a strong shot to get in at some point.

Wide receiver Reggie Wayne (five-time finalist) and defensive end Robert Mathis (three-time semifinalist) will be looking to further their campaign to get into Canton.

Meanwhile, kicker Adam Vinatieri is among the headlining names on the ballot for the first time in 2025.

Whether Vinatieri is a first-ballot Hall of Famer is up for debate, and it will be a massive topic of discussion when the time comes. His credentials, though, will eventually earn him a gold jacket.

A 24-year veteran, Vinatieri was one of the greatest kickers in NFL history. His 599 field goals made and 715 field goals attempted are the most in NFL history. He also ranks second in extra points made (874) and extra points attempted (898), trailing only Hall of Famer George Blanda.

Vinatieri also holds the NFL record for most points scored in a career during the regular season (2,673) and the playoffs (238). He also holds the record for most career field goals made (56) and field goals attempted (59) in the playoffs.

A split career between the New England Patriots (1996-2005) and the Colts (2006-2019), Vinatieri was a three-time All-Pro First-Team and Pro Bowl selection (2002, 2004, 2014).

It will be interesting to see how close Vinatieri gets in his first year on the ballot, but he certainly will get in eventually.

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Reggie Wayne hilariously reacts to Hall of Fame snub

Reggie Wayne’s reaction to his Hall of Fame snub was perfect.

Indianapolis Colts legendary wide receiver and current wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne will continue waiting on an induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Class of 2024 was inducted Thursday night, a group that included former Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney and his patented spin move. However, Wayne fell short again for the fifth consecutive year.

In true Wayne fashion, he reacted in a way that both encapsulated humor and disappointment by using the Kurt Angle meme.

Though Wayne’s patience is likely being tested considering the fact that he’s been a finalist in each of the five years he’s been on the ballot, he is going to get in sooner rather than later.

The committee opted to induct Devin Hester and Andre Johnson over Wayne despite Wayne’s superior numbers. Both Hester and Johnson are deserving of the nod, but an argument can be made that Wayne’s induction is overdue.

Wayne’s 14,345 receiving yards are the third-most non-Hall of Fame wide receivers, trailing only Larry Fitzgerald (17,492) and Steve Smith Sr. (14,731). Smith was surprisingly left off the list of finalists for the 2024 class while Fitzgerald isn’t eligible until 2026.

Wayne will get in eventually, and he has a good chance to finally be inducted in 2025.

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Former Colts WR Reggie Wayne falls short of Hall of Fame bid

Reggie Wayne will have to wait another year.

For the fifth year in a row, former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne was not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite being a finalist.

While legendary Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney was inducted, Wayne will have to wait another year to make his case. Wayne has been a finalist in each of his five years on the ballot.

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 third-most among non-Hall of Fame players.

There will be a new crop of eligible players coming in for the Class of 2025, including former Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, but Wayne should be getting in sooner rather than later.

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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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Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024

There’s one notable former New Orleans Saints player on the ballot for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Jahri Evans. The repeat All-Pro and Pro Bowler won all sorts of accolades during his career with the Saints, and he’s soon going to learn whether or not he’ll be enshrined to the Hall of Fame. So will standout cornerback Eric Allen, who played for several teams including the Saints from 1995 to 1997.

Evans was a semifinalist in 2023, his first year of eligibility, but this time he’s one of 15 modern-era finalists. Along with three senior candidates and one coach/contributor, they’re all in the hunt for induction. The Class of 2024 will be announced at the NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday night. Here’s a look at all of the finalists:

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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