The NFL announced Tuesday night the fifteen modern-era finalists who will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame vote on February 4. Included in the list is legendary Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor, advancing to the finalist group in his first year of eligibility. The Hall of Fame Class of 2017 will be announced that night during the league’s “NFL Honors” awards show.
Taylor played 15 years in the NFL, 13 of them with the Dolphins. He tallied 139-1/2 sacks during his career, with 775 tackles, eight interceptions returning three for touchdowns, 77 passes defensed, 46 forced fumbles, and 29 fumble recoveries returning six for touchdowns.