Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney miss out on Hall of Fame selections

Indianapolis Colts legendary wide receiver Reggie Wayne and defensive end Dwight Freeney were finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. However, they missed out on being selected as a part of this group.

The Class of 2023 was announced during the 12th annual NFL Honors on Thursday night. In total, eight former players and one coach were selected from the group of 15 and will be enshrined into Canton on Aug. 5.

Here is a look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023

• DB Rondé Barber
• Coach Don Coryell
• LB Chuck Howley
• DL Joe Klecko
• CB Darrelle Revis
• CB Ken Riley
• OT Joe Thomas
• LB Zach Thomas
• DE Demarcus Ware

Both Ware and Joe Thomas were the first-year ballot selections for the Class of 2023. The only other first-year ballot finalist for the class was Freeney.

Wayne has been a finalist in each of his first four years on the ballot, so it’s safe to assume he’s going to get in at some point. His resume speaks for itself as his 1,070 career and 14,345 receiving yards are both 10th all-time among wide receivers in NFL history.

The fact that Freeney was a finalist during his first time on the ballot bodes well for his chances to get a gold jacket as well.

Meanwhile, former Colts defensive end Robert Mathis made it to the semifinalist stage in his second time on the ballot.

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