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Charles Woodson, Calvin Johnson elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Nine-time Pro Bowl defensive back Charles Woodson and standout Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in their first year of eligibility.

Joining them in Canton from the modern-era finalists is current San Francisco 49ers general manager and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos defensive back John Lynch, and former Pittsburgh Steelers guard Alan Faneca, elected in his sixth year of eligibility.

Also included in the Class of 2021 is former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson, who was elected as a senior inductee, and former Steelers scout/personnel executive Bill Nunn, who will be posthumously enshrined in the contributor category.