Charles Woodson
2020/2021 Hall of Fame inductees to get rings at stadiums

Sep. 09, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Steve Hutchinson, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, will receive their rings of...

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller leads Minnesota Vikings fans in a cheer during a joint NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Von Miller returns this weekend for first game since 2019

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 26, 2021 05:22 PM EDT

Peyton Manning, left, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, and his presenter and father Archie Manning unveil a bust of Peyton during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Peyton's Place is Hall of Fame, with Woodson, Megatron

By Barry Wilner Aug. 08, 2021 10:00 PM EDT

Drew Pearson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, speaks during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Versatile DB Charles Woodson enters Hall of Fame

Aug. 08, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

Isaac Bruce, right, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, poses with his presenter, Sam Bruce, during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, Pool)
Hall of Fame class has something for everybody

By Barry Wilner Aug. 07, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020 file photo, Hall of Fame class of 2020 Troy Polamalu speaks at the NFL Honors football award show in Miami. The roster of men entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend of Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, features everything from the prolific passer, to the dominant defender, and not to mention coaches. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Hall of Fame inductions roster is something to marvel at

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3

By Barry Wilner Aug. 05, 2021 10:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson (21) defends on a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Wallace during the first half of the NFL football Super Bowl 45 football game in Arlington, Texas. Woodson was one of the best football players of all time, joining Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen as the only players to win a Heisman Trophy, AP Rookie of the Year, AP Player of the Year and a Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Doctor says Charles Woodson's future includes saving lives

By Larry Lage Aug. 03, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

FILE - Drew Pearson announces the Dallas Cowboys pick during the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. Pearson is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021 after the disappointment of not getting in a year earlier. The former Cowboys receiver joins 1970s-era offensive teammates Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett in the hall. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, file)
Mad to glad: Cowboys' 'original 88' Pearson savors hall nod

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 02, 2021 02:49 AM EDT

Peyton Manning smiles after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 91st MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Denver. (AP Photo/Alex Trautwig, Pool)
Time limits set for Hall of Famers' acceptance speeches

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 20, 2021 08:14 PM EDT

In this October 2012 photo provided by Karen Gooch, former Green Bay Packers football player Bobby Dillion poses at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc. Of the 26 men who entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame as Packers and preceded Bobby Dillon into the shrine, nearly all won an NFL championship in Green Bay. Dillon never got the chance. (Karen Gooch via AP)
Pre-Lombardi star safety Bobby Dillon heads to Hall of Fame

By Barry Wilner Jul. 20, 2021 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders free safety Karl Joseph celebrates a fumble recovery against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing former first-round safety Joseph back for a second stint with the franchise. The Raiders signed Joseph to a one-year contract on Friday, April 9, 2021, to add needed depth in the secondary. Joseph was drafted in the first round by the Raiders in 2016 but left to sign for one year as a free agent in Cleveland last offseason. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Raiders bring back safety Karl Joseph for 2nd stint

By Josh Dubow Apr. 09, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with head coach Bruce Arians following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
A look back at the Bucs' impressive run to Super Bowl title

By Josh Dubow Feb. 10, 2021 02:33 AM EST

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy from Super Bowl 50 onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Denver, in this Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, file photo. Manning was selected Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Manning and Lynch join together for a 3rd career highlight

By Barry Wilner Feb. 07, 2021 12:50 PM EST

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton manning talks prior to an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans in Denver, in this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo. More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. Something called the Heisman Trophy. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Game changers: Manning, Woodson, Megatron headed to Hall

By Eddie Pells Feb. 06, 2021 10:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 1984, file photo, coach Tom Flores gestures to members of the Los Angeles Raiders as they carry him off the field after their 38-9 victory over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa, Fla. Flores has been selected as the Coach Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021. (AP Photo/File)
The Latest: Peyton Manning gets Hall call

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2021 09:22 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Jared Allen reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, in this Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, file photo. The Vikings won 30-23. Allen is a 2021 finalist for entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid, File)
Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson top Hall of Fame candidates

By Barry Wilner Feb. 05, 2021 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this April 24, 2005, file photo, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson stands next to the team's first-round pick, California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, during an NFL football a news conference in Green Bay, Wis. Thompson, whose 13-year run as Green Bay Packers general manager included their 2010 Super Bowl championship season, died Wednesday, Jan 20, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. He was 68. Thompson was Packers general manager from 2005-17 and drafted many notable players on the current roster, including two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, dies

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2021 03:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in NFL football's Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif. Manning, in his first-year of eligibility, was selected as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2021 on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
No surprise: Peyton Manning a Hall of Fame finalist

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2021 06:02 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2020 10:00 AM EST
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