DeMarcus Ware Named Pro Football Hall Of Fame Finalist

The former Dallas Cowboys linebacker is amongst 15 modern-era finalists considered for the class of 2023.

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DeMarcus Ware, the career leader in sacks for the Dallas Cowboys (117), is on the ballot for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023, according to a press release. The honor marks the second straight year he has been named a finalist since becoming eligible in 2022. 

The former linebacker and gym owner, who lives in Southlake, is among 15 former modern-era standouts who were announced as finalists for the Hall's class of 2023. Ware, a member of the Super Bowl 50 Champion Denver Broncos, was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection who accounted for 138.5 sacks during 12 seasons in the NFL. 

Fans can vote on who they predict will be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame through January 2023.

The slate of candidates in the Modern-Era Player category will be considered when the Hall of Fame’s selection committee meets virtually before Super Bowl LVII. The class of 2023 will be unveiled publicly on Feb. 9 during the NFL Honors' broadcast on the NFL Network, NBC and Peacock. The players, along with their positions, years and teams are:

  • Jared Allen, Defensive End – 2004-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers
  • Willie Anderson, Offensive Tackle – 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens
  • Ronde Barber, Cornerback/Safety – 1997-2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Dwight Freeney, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker – 2002-2012 Indianapolis Colts, 2013-14 San Diego Chargers, 2015 Arizona Cardinals, 2016 Atlanta Falcons, 2017 Seattle Seahawks, 2017 Detroit Lions
  • Devin Hester, Punt Returner/Kick Returner/Wide Receiver – 2006-2013 Chicago Bears, 2014-15 Atlanta Falcons, 2016 Baltimore Ravens
  • Torry Holt, Wide Receiver – 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Andre Johnson, Wide Receiver – 2003-2014 Houston Texans, 2015 Indianapolis Colts, 2016 Tennessee Titans
  • Albert Lewis, Cornerback – 1983-1993 Kansas City Chiefs, 1994-98 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders
  • Darrelle Revis, Cornerback – 2007-2012 New York Jets, 2013 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2014 New England Patriots, 2015-16 New York Jets, 2017 Kansas City Chiefs
  • Joe Thomas, Offensive Tackle – 2007-2017 Cleveland Browns
  • Zach Thomas, Linebacker – 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys
  • DeMarcus Ware, Linebacker/Defensive End – 2005-2013 Dallas Cowboys, 2014-16 Denver Broncos
  • Reggie Wayne, Wide Receiver – 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts
  • Patrick Willis, Linebacker – 2007-2014 San Francisco 49ers
  • Darren Woodson, Safety – 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys

For more information, visit ProFootballHOF.com.