Lomas Brown Reaches Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinals After 18-Year Wait
A 50-member panel cut the modern-era field to 26, setting up a December vote to select 15 finalists.
Overview
- Brown is the only former Detroit Lion to advance, with Anquan Boldin and Haloti Ngata not moving on.
- The seven-time Pro Bowler played 18 NFL seasons, won a Super Bowl in 2002, and logged 263 games and 251 starts, the most ever by an offensive tackle.
- Detroit has been actively promoting his case with a dedicated website, curated videos, and endorsements from prominent figures.
- High-profile first-year eligibles on the semifinal list include Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Frank Gore, Philip Rivers, and Jason Witten.
- Hall bylaws stipulate four to eight enshrinees each class, with finalists to be chosen next month alongside senior, coach, and contributor nominees.