The five years needed from retirement to eligibility will pass for these all-time great NFL players, who range from an all-time wide receiver in Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald to Super Bowl-winning New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. There are some possible first-time ballot Hall of Famers on this list on both sides of the ball.

Allen was one of the most dominant pass-rushers in the NFL throughout his career. He racked up a total of 136 sacks in his 12-year career and became a fan-favorite with the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings in the 2000s and 2010s.

The four new members were selected by the Hall’s board of selectors in a virtual meeting in January. Find out more about the smallest class to join since 2005 here.

John Norwig was a trainer for 43 years, and the head trainer for the Steelers for 32 years. He achieved many milestones, including hiring the NFL’s first full-time female athletic trainer in 2002.

Luke Kuechly didn’t make the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction cut, but says he’s proud of the guys who did in this one-on-one interview.

Will Eli Manning or Adam Vinatieri become Hall of Famers tonight? Because of new rules, their path is now tougher.