Earlier this week, 128 retired NFL players were announced as nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Several Detroit Lions were announced on the initial nomination list, with the list set to be reduced to around 50 by October.
Quarterback:
Jeff Garcia had plenty of success in San Francisco before turning into a journeyman from 2004 to 2011. He spent 2005 with the Lions and returned to the starting lineup after breaking his fibula in the preseason. His tenure of five starts with the Lions earned him a record of 1-4 during the "dark ages" of Detroit football.