The NFL just announced that nine players in their first year of eligibility are among the list of 129 Modern-Era Nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.
The list of first-time nominees includes running back Chris Johnson, Philadelphia native Jahri Evans, offensive linemen Joe Thomas, defensive lineman Dwight Freeney, linebackers NaVorro Bowman and James Harrison, defensive backs Kam Chancellor and Darrelle Revis, and punter Shane Lechler.
The list of Modern-Era Nominees will be reduced to 25 Semifinalists in November and, from there, to 15 Finalists whose names will be announced in early January.
Here’s the list of 14 former Eagles among the nominees.
Randall Cunningham
No. 6: Randall Cunningham 4,482 rushing yards
Cunningham spent his first 11 seasons with the Eagles, helping pave the way for how the quarterback position is played today.
A second-round pick out of UNLV in 1985, Cunningham finished his Eagles career with under 30,000 passing yards and just under 5,000 rushing yards while compiling an 82-52-1 record in 135 starts with Philadelphia.
Donovan McNabb
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McNabb is currently the Eagles’ all-time leading passer and a member of the Philadelphia Eagles ring of honor, meaning he’s in the franchise’s Hall of Fame. The former Syracuse star had a successful career and the fortune to play in four straight NFC title games (five altogether).
McNabb posted an impressive 101-56-1 record as the Eagles’ starting quarterback. His 1-5 record in championship games is likely why he has struggled to gain more Hall of Fame momentum.
Besides his impressive overall record, McNabb is the Eagles’ all-time leader in attempts (2,801), Completions (4,746), passing yards (32,873), and touchdowns (216).
Ricky Watters
No. 7: Ricky Watters 3,794 rushing yards
Best known for his “For Who, For What” comments after a season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his first game with the Eagles, Watters signed a three-year, $6.9 million offer sheet in 1995 and became one of the biggest signings in franchise history.
The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native was the highest-paid player in Eagles history (at the time), making $3.5 million in the first year of the deal.
Watters started all 48 games played in an Eagles uniform, rushing 975 times for 3,794 yards and 31 touchdowns while…
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