Will Hines Ward be a Hall of Famer?

PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has been named a semifinalist for the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Ward, a semi-finalist for the sixth-straight year, played 14 seasons with the Steelers after being selected in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft.

What will Julian Edelman do next?

On Wednesday, the three-time Super Bowl champion announced that he’s joining the cast of Inside the NFL. He also mentioned that his production company, Coast Productions, is going to partner with ViacomCBS to produce movies, shows and documentaries. Edelman first broke the news on his Twitter account this afternoon.

Why did the Patriots get rid of Edelman?

Julian Edelman announced on Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons, citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games.

Is Heinz Ward in the Hall of Fame?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the 26 modern-era semifinalists for its 2022 class. This marks the sixth time former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has been nominated. Ward spent all 14 of his NFL seasons with the Steelers.

Will Joey Porter make the Hall of Fame?

The 2008 season was the only year in Porter’s career that he topped 10.5 sacks. Porter’s 98 career sacks and the Hall’s love of sack artists might get Porter past the first cut, but that’s it. Simply put, Joey Porter isn’t a Hall of Famer.

Will Edelman ever play again?

But a lingering knee injury forced him into the decision to hang it up as he only played in six games in 2020 and At 34 years old, Edelman may have already played his last down. Via CBS Sports, Gronkowski says Edelman will return and that there is a “69\% chance” that he will join Tampa Bay.

What is Julian Edelman doing right now?

Edelman, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, tweeted Wednesday that his Boston-based production company, Coast Productions, is teaming up with Viacom CBS to make movies, shows and documentaries. Edelman finished with 620 catches for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns in 137 career regular-season games.

Is Big Ben a first ballot Hall of Famer?

“He’s a Hall of Fame player — first ballot, no question about it — but yet he continues to play the game with a great passion, as a great competitor, and I think you’ll see that this year.” First ballot is reserved for only the best of the best in the National Football League.

Is Edelman retiring?

After 13 seasons, three Super Bowl wins and one Super Bowl MVP honors, Julian Edelman retired from the NFL in October 2021.