News about Dwight Freeney

The inaugural members of the Class of 2023 include legendary New York Jets cornerback Darrell Revis, Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas, and Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Dwight Freeney. Yeari Evans, the offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints, and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison are among the first-time candidates. On Thursday night, the inductees will be revealed on NFL Network and Peacock as the league braces for Sunday's Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.

Darrelle Revis, a four-time All-Pro cornerback, is one of five first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023. Yeari Evans and Joe Thomas, defensive lineman Dwight Freeney, and linebacker James Harrison are among the 202 candidates for induction next year. Each of the last two seasons appeared in the 2017 season. For the first time, Henry Ellard and London Fletcher are semifinalists. Albert Lewis, who was a semifinalist in 2013, is also on the list. Ellard, who retired following the 1998 season, and Lewis, who later retired in 1998, are in their final year of eligibility as modern era players. Torry Holt is back for the ninth time, Hines Ward and Darren Woodson are semi-finalists for the seventh time, and Ronde Barber is in the running for the sixth time. Zach Thomas is a fifth-timer, and Reggie Wayne and Willis are back for their fourth time. Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Willie Anderson, Anquan Boldin, Rodney Harrison, Andre Johnson, Devin Hester, Andre Smith, DeMarcus Ware, Ricky Watters, and Vince Wilfork complete the list.