Dawkins a Hall of Fame finalist
Former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins is one productive round of voting from a berth in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Dawkins, who coaches Eagles players and evaluates talent, is among 15 modernera finalists on the ballot at Super Bowl LI.
Up to eight finalists will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio.
“Brian Dawkins is a true Eagle,” team executive Howie Roseman said Wednesday. “For him to be one of the 15 finalists for the Hall of Fame is a testament to what kind of player and person he is. We couldn’t be more excited. We were all celebrating last night when we heard the news and we’re really excited to see what happens in Houston. He is truly a member of this team on and off the field.”
Dawkins played for the Eagles for 13 seasons ending in 2008. He then played three seasons for the Denver Broncos.
“It’s a blessing to be mentioned among the names of so many other guys who have made it this far, let alone to be hopefully in the Hall of Fame someday,” Dawkins said in a statement.
Dawkins intercepted 37 passes, recovered 19 fumbles, forced 36 fumbles and produced 26 sacks in 224 career games.
The Eagles selected Dawkins, a product of Clemson, •Morten Andersen, Kicker (1982-1994 New Orleans; 1995-2000, 2006-07 Atlanta; 2001 NY Giants; 2002-03 Kansas City; 2004 Minnesota) •Tony Boselli, Tackle (1995-2001 Jacksonville) •Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver (19942007 LA/St. Louis Rams; 2008-09 San Francisco) •Don Coryell, Coach (1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals; 1978-1986 San Diego) •Terrell Davis, Running Back (1995-2001 Denver) •Brian Dawkins, Safety (1996-2008
2009-2011 Denver) •Alan Faneca, Guard (1998-2007 Pittsburgh; 2008-09 NY Jets; 2010 Arizona) •Joe Jacoby, Tackle (1981-1993 Washington) •Ty Law, Cornerback (1995-2004 New England; 2005, 2008 NY Jets; 2006-07 Kansas City; 2009 Denver)
in the second round of the 1996 draft.
Dawkins appeared in the playoffs eight times with the Eagles. He registered five tackles in the Eagles’ 24-21 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX.
Dawkins would join a •John Lynch, Free Safety (1993-2003 Tampa Bay; 2004-07 Denver) •Kevin Mawae, Center/Guard (1994-97 Seattle; 1998-2005 NY Jets; 2006-09 Tennessee) •Terrell Owens, Wide Receiver (19962003 San Francisco; 2004-05 2006-08 Dallas; 2009 Buffalo; 2010 Cincinnati) •Jason Taylor, Defensive End (1997-2007, 2009, 2011 Miami; 2008 Washington; 2010 NY Jets) •LaDainian Tomlinson, Running Back (2001-09 San Diego; 2010-11 NY Jets) •Kurt Warner, Quarterback (1998-2003 St. Louis Rams; 2004 NY Giants; 2005-09 Arizona)
•Kenny Easley, Safety (1981-87 Seattle)
•Jerry Jones, Dallas Owner, President & General Manager (1989-present) •Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner (19892006)
long list of Eagles Hall of Fame inductees, including Chuck Bednarik (19491962), Bert Bell (19331940), Bob Brown (19641968), Tommy McDonald (1957-1963), Earle “Greasy” Neale (1941-1950), Pete Pihos (1947-1955) and Steve Van Buren (1944-1951).