Former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins was named a semifinalist for the 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in his first year on the ballot. Dawkins, one of the iconic players in franchise history, is one of four first-year eligible candidates among the 26 players on the ballot.
The other players on the ballot in their first year with eligibility are defensive end Jason Taylor, running back LaDainian Tomlinson, and wide receiver Hines Ward.
Here is the full list, as announced by the Hall of Fame:
- Morten Andersen, K – 1982-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-2000, 2006-07 Atlanta Falcons, 2001 New York Giants, 2002-03 Kansas City Chiefs, 2004 Minnesota Vikings | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2013-17)
- Steve Atwater, S – 1989-1998 Denver Broncos, 1999 New York Jets | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 – 2012-17)
- Tony Boselli, T – 1995-2001 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2002 Houston Texans (injured reserve) | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2016-17)
- Isaac Bruce, WR – 1994-2007 Los Angeles/St.