Bengals great Willie Anderson misses on Hall of Fame again

Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson will have to wait another year to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Anderson, a finalist once more, misses out on the 2024 class:

— Dwight Freeney
— Devin Hester
— Andre Johnson
— Julius Peppers
— Patrick Willis
— Randy Gradishar (senior)
— Steve McMichael (senior)

Anderson, the 10th overall pick from 1996 was a first-team All-Pro three times with four Pro Bowls, allowing 16 sacks over 195 games and blocking for some historic Corey Dillon rushing outputs. He is a member of the team’s Ring of Honor and was in his 11th year of eligibility and a finalist for the third consecutive year.

@Bengals fans and my supporters. I ask you a favor . Please let’s not start this Twitter campaign about me being Snubbed . Only 5 men can go . Every last man who got in into tonight deserves it. Please let’s not harass anyone and endless tweeting I was snubbed. But I thank yall

— Willie Anderson (@BigWillie7179) February 9, 2024