Selection of American football players and coaches
The National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team was voted on by a panel consisting of media members, former players and league personnel in 2019 to honor the greatest players of the first 100 years of the National Football League (NFL). Tom Brady , Larry Fitzgerald , and Adam Vinatieri were the only active players when the team was revealed, while Bill Belichick was the only active head coach to be selected. Tom Brady was the last active player after his retirement following the 2022 NFL season . Johnny Unitas , Jim Brown , Gale Sayers , Don Hutson , Chuck Bednarik , Gino Marchetti , and Dick "Night Train" Lane are also part of the NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team .
The team was chosen by a panel of 26 voters made up of coaches, team and front office executives, former players and members of the media between April and June 2018. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach and former color commentator John Madden were also two of the voters and were in charge of looking over film and issuing a report to the committee on players in the early years of the league. There was a vote to trim the list to 160 in mid-May 2018, after considering the "Golden Era" players recommended by Belichick and Madden. Another debate was held in May with the final votes due on June 15, 2018.[ 1]
Players were selected at each position group, and were voted in no order. There were 10 quarterbacks, 12 running backs, 10 wide receivers, 5 tight ends, 7 tackles, 7 guards, 4 centers, 7 defensive ends, 7 defensive tackles, 6 outside linebackers, 6 middle/inside linebackers, 7 cornerbacks, 6 safeties, 2 kickers, 2 punters, 2 kick/punt returners, and 10 coaches selected to the team.[ 1] No long snappers were selected.
The roster was unveiled over six weeks on NFL Network by host Rich Eisen alongside Cris Collinsworth from NBC Sports and Belichick.
Position
Player
Team(s) played for
Accolades
QB
Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins (1937–1952)
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1940s All-Decade Team , 2× NFL champion (1937 , 1942 ), 5× NFL All-Star (1938 –1942 ),[ a] 4× First-team All-Pro (1937 , 1940 , 1942 , 1943 ), Pro Bowler (1951 )
Tom Brady
New England Patriots (2000–2019)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , NFL 2010s All-Decade Team , 7× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI , XXXVIII , XXXIX , XLIX , LI , LIII , LV ), 5× Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI , XXXVIII , XLIX , LI , LV ), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (2007, 2010, 2017), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009), 3× First-team All-Pro (2007 , 2010 , 2017 ), 15× Pro Bowler (2001 , 2004 , 2005 , 2007 , 2009 –2018 , 2021 )
John Elway
Denver Broncos (1983–1998)
Hall of Fame (2004), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII , XXXIII ), Super Bowl MVP (XXXIII ), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1987), NFL Man of the Year (1992), 9× Pro Bowler (1986 , 1987 , 1989 , 1991 , 1993 , 1994 , 1996 –1998 )
Brett Favre
Atlanta Falcons (1991)Green Bay Packers (1992–2007)New York Jets (2008)Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010)
Hall of Fame (2016), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , Super Bowl champion (XXXI ), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1995–1997), 3× First-team All-Pro (1995 –1997 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1992 , 1993 , 1995 –1997 , 2001 –2003 , 2007 –2009 )
Otto Graham
Cleveland Browns (1946–1955)[ b]
Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 3x NFL champion (1950 , 1954 , 1955 ), 3x UPI NFL Most Valuable Player (1951, 1953, 1955), 4x First-team All-Pro (1951 , 1953 –1955 ), 5× Pro Bowler (1950 –1954 )
Peyton Manning
Indianapolis Colts (1998–2011)Denver Broncos (2012–2015)
Hall of Fame (2021), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , 2× Super Bowl champion (XLI , 50 ), Super Bowl MVP (XLI ), 5× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2013), NFL Man of the Year (2005), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012), 7× First-team All-Pro (2003 –2005 , 2008 , 2009 , 2012 , 2013 ), 14× Pro Bowler (1999 , 2000 , 2002 –2010 , 2012 –2014 )
Dan Marino
Miami Dolphins (1983–1999)
Hall of Fame (2005), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1984), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1984), NFL Man of the Year (1998), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1994), 3× First-team All-Pro (1984 –1986 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1983 –1987 , 1991 , 1992 , 1994 , 1995 )
Joe Montana
San Francisco 49ers (1979–1992)Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1994)
Hall of Fame (2000), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 4× Super Bowl champion (XVI , XIX , XXIII , XXIV ), 3× Super Bowl MVP (XVI , XIX , XXIV ), 2× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1989, 1990), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1989), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1986), 3× First-team All-Pro (1987 , 1989 , 1990 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1981 , 1983 –1985 , 1987 , 1989 , 1990 , 1993 )
Roger Staubach
Dallas Cowboys (1969–1979)
Hall of Fame (1985), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 2× Super Bowl champion (VI , XII ), Super Bowl MVP (VI ), NFL Man of the Year (1978), 6× Pro Bowl (1971 , 1975 –1979 )
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts (1956–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973)
Hall of Fame (1979), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , Super Bowl champion (V ), 3× NFL champion (1958 , 1959 , 1968 ), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1959, 1964, 1967), NFL Man of the Year (1970), 5× First-team All-Pro (1958, 1959, 1964, 1965, 1967), 10× Pro Bowl (1957 –1964 , 1966 , 1967 )
RB
Jim Brown
Cleveland Browns (1957–1965)
Hall of Fame (1971), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , NFL Rookie of the Year (1957), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1957, 1958, 1965), 8× First-team All-Pro (1957 –1961 , 1963 –1965 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1957 –1965 ), NFL champion (1964 )
Earl Campbell
Houston Oilers (1978–1984)New Orleans Saints (1984–1985)
Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1978), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1979), 3× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1978–1980), 3× First-team All-Pro (1978 –1980 ), 5× Pro Bowler (1978 –1981 , 1983 )
Dutch Clark
Portsmouth Spartans /Detroit Lions (1931–1938)
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 1930s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1931 , 1932 , 1934 –1937 ), NFL champion (1935 )
Eric Dickerson
Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987)Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991)Los Angeles Raiders (1992)Atlanta Falcons (1993)
Hall of Fame (1999), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1983), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1986), 5× First-team All-Pro (1983 , 1984 , 1986 –1988 ), 6× Pro Bowler (1983 , 1984 , 1986 –1989 )
Lenny Moore
Baltimore Colts (1956–1967)
Hall of Fame (1975), NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , NFL Rookie of the Year (1956), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1964), 5× First-team All-Pro (1958 –1961 , 1964 ), 7× Pro Bowler (1956 , 1958 –1962 , 1964 ), 2× NFL champion (1958 , 1959 )
Marion Motley
Cleveland Browns (1946–1953)[ b] Pittsburgh Steelers (1955)
Hall of Fame (1968), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1940s All-Decade Team , 2× First-team All-Pro (1948, 1950), Pro Bowler (1950 ), NFL champion (1950 )
Walter Payton
Chicago Bears (1975–1987)
Hall of Fame (1993), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1977), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1977), 7× First-team All-Pro (1976 –1980 , 1984 , 1985 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1976 –1980 , 1983 –1986 ), Super Bowl champion (XX )
Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions (1989–1998)
Hall of Fame (2004), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1989), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1997), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1994, 1997), 6× First-team All-Pro (1989 –1991 , 1994 , 1995 , 1997 ), 10× Pro Bowler (1989 –1998 )
Gale Sayers
Chicago Bears (1965–1971)
Hall of Fame (1977), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , NFL Rookie of the Year (1965), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1969), 5× First-team All-Pro (1965 –1969 ), 4× Pro Bowler (1965 –1967 , 1969 )
O. J. Simpson
Buffalo Bills (1969–1977)[ c] San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979)
Hall of Fame (1985), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1973), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1973), 5× First-team All-Pro (1972 –1976 ), 5× Pro Bowler (1972 –1976 )
Emmitt Smith
Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002)Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004)
Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1990), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1993), 4× First-team All-Pro (1992 –1995 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1990 –1995 , 1998 , 1999 ), 3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII , XXVIII , XXX ), Super Bowl MVP (XXVIII )
Steve Van Buren
Philadelphia Eagles (1944–1951)
Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1940s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1944 –1949 ), 2× NFL champion (1948 , 1949 )
WR
Lance Alworth
San Diego Chargers (1962–1970)[ d] Dallas Cowboys (1971–1972)
Hall of Fame (1978), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , AFL Player of the Year (1963), Super Bowl champion (VI ), AFL champion (1963 ), 6× First-team All-AFL (1963 –1968 ), 7× AFL All-Star (1963–1969)
Raymond Berry
Baltimore Colts (1955–1967)
Hall of Fame (1973), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 4× First-team All-Pro (1957 –1960 ), 6× Pro Bowler (1958 –1961 , 1963 , 1964 ), 2× NFL champion (1958 , 1959 )
Larry Fitzgerald
Arizona Cardinals (2004–2020)
NFL 2010s All-Decade Team , NFL Man of the Year (2016), First-team All-Pro (2008 ), 11× Pro Bowler (2005 , 2007 –2013 , 2015 –2017 )
Marvin Harrison
Indianapolis Colts (1996–2008)
Hall of Fame (2016), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , 3× First-team All-Pro (1999 , 2002 , 2006 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1999 –2006 ), Super Bowl champion (XLI )
Elroy Hirsch
Chicago Rockets (1946–1948)[ e] Los Angeles Rams (1949–1957)
Hall of Fame (1968), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 2× First-team All-Pro (1951, 1953), 3× Pro Bowler (1951 –1953 ), NFL champion (1951 )
Don Hutson
Green Bay Packers (1935–1945)
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1930s All-Decade Team , 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (1941, 1942), 8× First-team All-Pro (1938 –1945 ), 4× NFL All-Star (1939 –1942 ),[ a] 3× NFL champion (1936 , 1939 , 1944 )
Steve Largent
Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989)
Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Man of the Year (1988), First-team All-Pro (1985 ), 7× Pro Bowler (1978 , 1979 , 1981 , 1984 –1987 )
Randy Moss
Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010)Oakland Raiders (2005–2006)New England Patriots (2007–2010)Tennessee Titans (2010)San Francisco 49ers (2012)
Hall of Fame (2018), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1998), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2007), 4× First-team All-Pro (1998 , 2000 , 2003 , 2007 ), 6× Pro Bowler (1998 –2000 , 2002 , 2003 , 2007 )
Jerry Rice
San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)Seattle Seahawks (2004)
Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1987, 1993), 10× First-team All-Pro (1986 –1990 , 1992 –1996 ), 13× Pro Bowler (1986 –1996 , 1998 , 2002 ), 3× Super Bowl champion (XXIII , XXIV , XXIX ), Super Bowl MVP (XXIII )
Paul Warfield
Cleveland Browns (1964–1969, 1976–1977)Miami Dolphins (1970–1974)
Hall of Fame (1983), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1964 , 1968 , 1969 , 1971 –1973 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1964 , 1968 –1974 ), 2× Super Bowl champion (VII , VIII ), NFL champion (1964 )
TE
Mike Ditka
Chicago Bears (1961–1966)Philadelphia Eagles (1967–1968)Dallas Cowboys (1969–1972)
Hall of Fame (1988), NFL Rookie of the Year (1961), 2× First-team All-Pro (1963 –1964 ), 5× Pro Bowler (1961 –1965 ), NFL champion (1963 ), Super Bowl champion (VI )
Tony Gonzalez
Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013)
Hall of Fame (2019), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1999 –2001 , 2003 , 2008 , 2012 ), 14× Pro Bowler (1999 –2008 , 2010 –2013 )
Rob Gronkowski
New England Patriots (2010–2018)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021)
NFL 2010s All-Decade Team , NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2014), 4× First-team All-Pro (2011 , 2014 , 2015 , 2017 ), 5× Pro Bowler (2011 , 2012 , 2014 , 2015 , 2017 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (XLIX , LI , LIII , LV )
John Mackey
Baltimore Colts (1963–1971)San Diego Chargers (1972)
Hall of Fame (1992), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , 3× First-team All-Pro (1966 –1968 ), 4× Pro Bowler (1963 , 1966 –1968 ), NFL champion (1968 ), Super Bowl champion (V )
Kellen Winslow
San Diego Chargers (1979–1987)
Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 3× First-team All-Pro (1980 –1982 ), 5× Pro Bowler (1980 –1983 , 1987 )
OT
Rosey Brown
New York Giants (1953–1965)
Hall of Fame (1974), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1956 –1959 , 1961 , 1962 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1955 –1960 , 1962 , 1964 , 1965 ), NFL champion (1956 )
Forrest Gregg
Green Bay Packers (1956, 1958–1970)Dallas Cowboys (1971)
Hall of Fame (1977), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , 7× First-team All-Pro (1960 , 1962 –1967 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1959 –1964 , 1966 –1968 ), 5× NFL champion (1961 , 1962 , 1965 –1967 ), 3× Super Bowl champion (I , II , VI )
Cal Hubbard
New York Giants (1927–1928, 1936)Green Bay Packers (1929–1933, 1935)Pittsburgh Pirates (1936)
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1920s All-Decade Team , 4× First-team All-Pro (1927, 1931–1933), 4× NFL champion (1927, 1929–1931)
Walter Jones
Seattle Seahawks (1997–2009)
Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , 4× First-team All-Pro (2001 , 2004 , 2005 , 2007 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1999 , 2001 –2008 )
Anthony Muñoz
Cincinnati Bengals (1980–1992)
Hall of Fame (1998), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Man of the Year (1991), 9× All-Pro (1981 –1983 , 1985 –1990 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1981 –1991 )
Jonathan Ogden
Baltimore Ravens (1996–2007)
Hall of Fame (2013), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , 4× First-team All-Pro (1997 , 2000 , 2002 , 2003 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1997 –2007 ), Super Bowl champion (XXXV )
Art Shell
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1968–1982)[ f]
Hall of Fame (1989), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 2× First-Team All-Pro (1974 , 1977 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1972 –1978 , 1980 ), 2× Super Bowl champion (XI , XV )
OG
Larry Allen
Dallas Cowboys (1994–2005)San Francisco 49ers (2006–2007)
Hall of Fame (2013), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , 7× First-team All-Pro (1995 –2001 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1995 –2001 , 2003 –2006 ), Super Bowl champion (XXX )
Dan Fortmann
Chicago Bears (1936–1943)
Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 1930s All-Decade Team , 7× First-team All-Pro (1937–1943), 3× NFL All-Star (1940 –1942 ),[ a] 3× NFL champion (1940 , 1941 , 1943 )
John Hannah
New England Patriots (1973–1985)
Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 10× First-team All-Pro (1976 –1985 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1976 , 1978 –1985 )
Bruce Matthews
Houston/Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1983–2001)
Hall of Fame (2007), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , 9× First-team All-Pro (1988 –1993 , 1998 –2000 ), 14× Pro Bowler (1988 –2001 )
Randall McDaniel
Minnesota Vikings (1988–1999)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2001)
Hall of Fame (2009), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , 9× First-team All-Pro (1990 –1998 ), 12× Pro Bowler (1989 –2000 )
Jim Parker
Baltimore Colts (1957–1967)
Hall of Fame (1973), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 9× First-team All-Pro (1957–1965), 8x Po Bowler (1958 –1965 ), 2× NFL champion (1958 , 1959 )
Gene Upshaw
Oakland Raiders (1967–1981)[ f]
Hall of Fame (1987), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 3× First-team All-Pro (1970 , 1974 , 1977 ), 2× First-team All-AFL (1968 , 1969 ), 6× Pro Bowler (1972 –1977 ), AFL All-Star (1968 ), 2× Super Bowl champion (XI , XV )
C
Mel Hein
New York Giants (1931–1945)
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1930s All-Decade Team , NFL Most Valuable Player (1938), 8× First-team All-Pro (1933–1940), 4× NFL All-Star (1938 –1941 ),[ a] 2× NFL champion (1934 , 1938 )
Jim Otto
Oakland Raiders (1960–1974)[ f]
Hall of Fame (1980), AFL All-Time Team , 2× First-team All-Pro (1970 , 1971 ), 10× First-team All-AFL (1960 –1969 ), 3× Pro Bowler (1970 –1972 ), 9× AFL All-Star (1961–1969)
Dwight Stephenson
Miami Dolphins (1980–1987)
Hall of Fame (1998), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Man of the Year (1985), 5× First-team All-Pro (1983 –1987 ), 5× Pro Bowler (1983 –1987 )
Mike Webster
Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1988)Kansas City Chiefs (1989–1990)
Hall of Fame (1997), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 7× First-team All-Pro (1978 –1984 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1978 –1985 , 1987 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX , X , XIII , XIV )
Sources: [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10]
Bold denotes unanimous selection.[ 2] [ 5] [ 8] [ 10]
Position
Player
Team(s) played for
Accolades
DE
Doug Atkins
Cleveland Browns (1953–1954)Chicago Bears (1955–1966)New Orleans Saints (1967–1969)
Hall of Fame (1982), NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , 4× First-team All-Pro (1958, 1960, 1961, 1963), 8× Pro Bowler (1957 –1963 , 1965 ), 2× NFL champion (1954 , 1963 )
Bill Hewitt
Chicago Bears (1932–1936)Philadelphia Eagles (1937–1939)Steagles (1943)
Hall of Fame (1971), NFL 1930s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1932–1934, 1936–1938), 2× NFL champion (1932 , 1933 )
Deacon Jones
Los Angeles Rams (1961–1971)San Diego Chargers (1972–1973)Washington Redskins (1974)
Hall of Fame (1980), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967, 1968), 5x First-team All-Pro (1965 –1969 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1964 –1970 , 1972 )
Gino Marchetti
Dallas Texans (1952)Baltimore Colts (1953–1964, 1966)
Hall of Fame (1972), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 9× First-team All-Pro (1956 –1964 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1954 –1964 ), 2× NFL champion (1958 , 1959 )
Lee Roy Selmon
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1984)
Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 1979 NFL Defensive Player of the Year , 3x First-team All-Pro (1979 , 1980 , 1982 ), 6× Pro Bowler (1979 –1984 )
Bruce Smith
Buffalo Bills (1985–1999)Washington Redskins (2000–2003)
Hall of Fame (2009), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1996), 8× First-team All-Pro (1987 , 1988 , 1990 , 1993 –1997 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1987 –1990 , 1992 –1998 )
Reggie White
Philadelphia Eagles (1985–1992)Green Bay Packers (1993–1998)Carolina Panthers (2000)
Hall of Fame (2006), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1987, 1998), 8× First-team All-Pro (1986 –1991 , 1995 , 1998 ), 13× Pro Bowler (1986 –1998 ), Super Bowl champion (XXXI )
DT
Buck Buchanan
Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1975)[ g]
Hall of Fame (1990), American Football League All-Time Team , 6× First-team All-AFL (1964 –1969 ), 2× Pro Bowler (1970 , 1971 ), 6× AFL All-Star (1964 –1969 ), Super Bowl champion (IV )
Joe Greene
Pittsburgh Steelers (1969–1981)
Hall of Fame (1987), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1969), 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1972, 1974), NFL Man of the Year (1979), 5× First-team All-Pro (1972 –1974 , 1977 , 1979 ), 10× Pro Bowler (1969 –1976 , 1978 , 1979 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX , X , XIII , XIV )
Bob Lilly
Dallas Cowboys (1961–1974)
Hall of Fame (1980), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 7× First-team All-Pro (1964 –1969 , 1971 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1962 , 1964 –1973 ), Super Bowl champion (VI )
Merlin Olsen
Los Angeles Rams (1962–1976)
Hall of Fame (1982), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL Rookie of the Year (1962), 5× First-team All-Pro (1966 –1970 ), 14× Pro Bowler (1962 –1975 )
Alan Page
Minnesota Vikings (1967–1978)Chicago Bears (1978–1981)
Hall of Fame (1988), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1971), 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1971, 1973), 6× First-team All-Pro (1969 –1971 , 1973 –1975 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1968 –1976 )
John Randle
Minnesota Vikings (1990–2000)Seattle Seahawks (2000–2003)
Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1993 –1998 ), 7× Pro Bowler (1993 –1998 , 2001 )
Randy White
Dallas Cowboys (1975–1988)
Hall of Fame (1994), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 9× First-team All-Pro (1977 –1985 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1977 –1985 ), Super Bowl champion (XII ), Super Bowl MVP (XII )
OLB
Chuck Bednarik
Philadelphia Eagles (1949–1962)
Hall of Fame (1967), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 10× First-team All-Pro (1950–1957, 1960, 1961), 8× Pro Bowler (1950 –1954 , 1956 , 1957 , 1960 ), 2× NFL champion (1949 , 1960 )
Bobby Bell
Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1974)[ g]
Hall of Fame (1983), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , AFL All-Time Team , NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1969), First-team All-Pro (1970 ), 5× First-team All-AFL (1965 –1969 ), 3× Pro Bowler (1970 –1972 ), 6× AFL All-Star (1964–1969), Super Bowl champion (IV )
Derrick Brooks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995–2008)
Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , NFL Man of the Year (2000), NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2002), 5× First-team All-Pro (1999 , 2000 , 2002 , 2004 , 2005 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1997 –2006 , 2008 ), Super Bowl champion (XXXVII )
Jack Ham
Pittsburgh Steelers (1971–1982)
Hall of Fame (1988), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975), 6× First-team All-Pro (1974 –1979 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1973 –1980 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX , X , XIII , XIV )
Ted Hendricks
Baltimore Colts (1969–1973)Green Bay Packers (1974)Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1975–1983)
Hall of Fame (1990), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 4× First-team All-Pro (1971 , 1974 , 1980 , 1982 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1971 –1974 , 1980 –1983 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (V , XI , XV , XVIII )
Lawrence Taylor
New York Giants (1981–1993)
Hall of Fame (1999), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1981), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1986), 3× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1981, 1982, 1986), 10× First-team All-Pro (1981 –1989 ),[ h] 10× Pro Bowler (1981 –1990 ), 2× Super Bowl champion (XXI , XXV )
MLB
Dick Butkus
Chicago Bears (1965–1973)
Hall of Fame (1979), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1969, 1970), 6× First-team All-Pro (1965 , 1967 –1970 , 1972 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1965 –1972 )
Jack Lambert
Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1984)
Hall of Fame (1990), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1974), NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1976), 6× First-team All-Pro (1976 , 1979 –1983 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1975 –1983 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX , X , XIII , XIV )
Willie Lanier
Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1977)[ g]
Hall of Fame (1986), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL Man of the Year (1972), 8× First-team All-Pro (1968 –1975 ), 2× All-AFL (1968 , 1969 ), 6× Pro Bowler (1970 –1975 ), 2× AFL All-Star (1968 , 1969 ), Super Bowl champion (IV )
Ray Lewis
Baltimore Ravens (1996–2012)
Hall of Fame (2018), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , 2x NFL Defensive Player of Year (2000, 2003), 7× First-team All-Pro (1999 –2001 , 2003 , 2004 , 2008 , 2009 ), 13× Pro Bowler (1997 –2001 , 2003 , 2004 , 2006 –2011 ), 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXV , XLVII ), Super Bowl MVP (XXXV )
Joe Schmidt
Detroit Lions (1953–1965)
Hall of Fame (1973), NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 8× First-team All-Pro (1954 –1959 , 1961 , 1962 ), 10× Pro Bowler (1954 –1963 ), 2× NFL champion (1953 , 1957 )
Junior Seau
San Diego Chargers (1990–2002)Miami Dolphins (2003–2005)New England Patriots (2006–2009)
Hall of Fame (2015), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992), NFL Man of the Year (1994), 8× First-team All-Pro (1991 –1996 , 1998 , 2000 ), 12× Pro Bowler (1991 –2002 )
CB
Mel Blount
Pittsburgh Steelers (1970–1983)
Hall of Fame (1989), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975), 2× First-team All-Pro (1975 , 1981 ), 5× Pro Bowler (1975 , 1976 , 1978 , 1979 , 1981 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX , X , XIII , XIV )
Willie Brown
Denver Broncos (1963–1966)[ i] Oakland Raiders (1967–1978)[ f]
Hall of Fame (1984), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , AFL All-Time Team , 2× First-team All-Pro (1971 , 1973 ), 3× First-team All-AFL (1964 , 1968 , 1969 ), 4× Pro Bowler (1970 –1973 ), 5× AFL All-Star (1964 , 1965 , 1967 –1969 ), 3× Super Bowl champion (XI , XV , XVIII )
Darrell Green
Washington Redskins (1983–2002)
Hall of Fame (2008), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , NFL Man of the Year (1996), 4× First-team All-Pro (1986 , 1987 , 1990 , 1991 ), 7× Pro Bowler (1984 , 1986 , 1987 , 1990 , 1991 , 1996 , 1997 ), 2× Super Bowl Champion (XXII , XXVI )
Mike Haynes
New England Patriots (1976–1982)Los Angeles Raiders (1983–1989)
Hall of Fame (1997), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1976), 2× First-team All-Pro (1984 , 1985 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1976 –1980 , 1982 , 1984 –1986 ), Super Bowl champion (XVIII )
Dick "Night Train" Lane
Los Angeles Rams (1952–1953)Chicago Cardinals (1954–1959)Detroit Lions (1960–1965)
Hall of Fame (1974), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 7× First-team All-Pro (1956 , 1957 , 1959 –1963 ), 7× Pro Bowler (1954 –1956 , 1958 , 1960 –1962 )
Deion Sanders
Atlanta Falcons (1989–1993)San Francisco 49ers (1994)Dallas Cowboys (1995–1999)Washington Redskins (2000)Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005)
Hall of Fame (2011), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994), 9× First-team All-Pro (1991 –1999 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1991 –1994 , 1996 –1999 ), 2× Super Bowl champion (XXIX , XXX )
Rod Woodson
Pittsburgh Steelers (1987–1996)San Francisco 49ers (1997)Baltimore Ravens (1998–2001)Oakland Raiders (2002–2003)
Hall of Fame (2009), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1990s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1993), 6× First-team All-Pro (1989 , 1990 , 1992 –1994 , 2002 ), 11× Pro Bowler (1989 –1994 , 1996 , 1999 –2002 ), Super Bowl champion (XXXV )
S
Jack Christiansen
Detroit Lions (1951–1958)
Hall of Fame (1970), NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1952 –1957 ), 5× Pro Bowler (1953 –1957 ), 3× NFL champion (1952 , 1953 , 1957 )
Ken Houston
Houston Oilers (1967–1972)[ j] Washington Redskins (1973–1980)
Hall of Fame (1986), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 2× First-team All-Pro (1975 , 1978 ), 12× Pro Bowler (1968 –1979 )
Ronnie Lott
San Francisco 49ers (1981–1990)Los Angeles Raiders (1991–1992)New York Jets (1993–1994)
Hall of Fame (2000), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 8× First-team All-Pro (1981 , 1983 , 1986 –1991 ), 10× Pro Bowler (1981 –1984 , 1986 –1991 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (XVI , XIX , XXIII , XXIV )
Ed Reed
Baltimore Ravens (2002–2012)Houston Texans (2013)New York Jets (2013)
Hall of Fame (2019), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2004), 5× First-team All-Pro (2004 , 2006 –2008 , 2010 ), 9× Pro Bowler (2003 , 2004 , 2006 –2012 ), Super Bowl champion (XLVII )
Emlen Tunnell
New York Giants (1948–1958)Green Bay Packers (1959–1961)
Hall of Fame (1967), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1950s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1949 , 1951 , 1952 , 1954 –1956 ), 9× Pro Bowler (1950 –1957 , 1959 ), 2× NFL champion (1956 , 1961 )
Larry Wilson
St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1972)
Hall of Fame (1978), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1960s All-Decade Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1966), 6× First-team All-Pro (1963 , 1966 –1970 ), 8× Pro Bowler (1962 , 1963 , 1965 –1970 )
Sources: [ 6] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
Bold denotes unanimous selection.[ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
Position
Player
Team(s) played for
Accolades
K
Jan Stenerud
Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1979)[ g] Green Bay Packers (1980–1983)Minnesota Vikings (1984–1985)
Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , 4× First-team All-Pro (1970 , 1971 , 1974 , 1984 ), 2× First-team All-AFL (1968 –1969 ), 4× Pro Bowler (1970 , 1971 , 1975 , 1984 ), 2× AFL All-Star (1968 , 1969 ), Super Bowl champion (IV )
Adam Vinatieri
New England Patriots (1996–2005)Indianapolis Colts (2006–2019)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , 3× First-team All-Pro (2002 , 2004 , 2014) , 3× Pro Bowler (2002 , 2004 , 2014 ), 4× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI , XXXVIII , XXXIX , XLI )
P
Ray Guy
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1973–1986)
Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (1973 –1978 ), 7× Pro Bowler (1973 –1978 , 1980 ), 3× Super Bowl champion (XI , XV , XVIII )
Shane Lechler
Oakland Raiders (2000–2012)Houston Texans (2013–2017)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , NFL 2010s All-Decade Team , 6× First-team All-Pro (2000 , 2003 , 2004 , 2008 –2010 ), 7× Pro Bowler (2001 , 2004 , 2007 –2011 )
KR
Devin Hester
Chicago Bears (2006–2013)Atlanta Falcons (2014–2015)Baltimore Ravens (2016)Seattle Seahawks (2016)
Hall of Fame (2024), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , NFL 2010s All-Decade Team , 3x NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year (2006–2007, 2010), 3× First-team All-Pro (2006 , 2007 , 2010 ), 4× Pro Bowler (2006 , 2007 , 2010 , 2014 )
PR
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Houston Oilers (1974–1980)Atlanta Falcons (1982–1987)Washington Redskins (1988)
NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team , NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1983), 3× First-team All-Pro (1975 , 1977 , 1983 ), 3× Pro Bowler (1975 , 1977 , 1983 )
Sources: [ 6] [ 16]
Coach
Team(s) coached
Accolades
Bill Belichick
Cleveland Browns (1991–1995)New England Patriots (2000–2023)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team , NFL 2010s All-Decade Team , 3× AP NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007, 2010), 2× Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007), 2× Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007), Maxwell Club NFL Coach of the Year [broken anchor ] (2007), 6× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI , XXXVIII , XXXIX , XLIX , LI , LIII )
Paul Brown
Cleveland Browns (1946–1962)[ b] Cincinnati Bengals (1968–1975)[ k]
Hall of Fame (1967), 3× Sporting News Coach of the Year (1949, 1951, 1953), 3× UPI Coach of the Year [broken anchor ] (1957, 1969, 1970), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1970), 4× AAFC champion (1946–1949), 3× NFL champion (1950 , 1954 , 1955 )
Joe Gibbs
Washington Redskins (1981–1992, 2004–2007)
Hall of Fame (1996), 3× Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1982, 1983, 1991), 2× AP NFL Coach of the Year (1982, 1983), 2× Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year (1982, 1983), UPI NFC Coach of the Year [broken anchor ] (1982), 3× Super Bowl champion (XVII , XXII , XXVI )
George Halas
Decatur Staleys / Chicago Staleys / Chicago Bears (1920–1929, 1933–1942, 1946–1955, 1958–1967)
Hall of Fame (1963), 2× AP NFL Coach of the Year (1963, 1965), 2× Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1963, 1965), 2× UPI NFL Coach of the Year (1963, 1965), 6× NFL champion (1921, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1946, 1963)
Curly Lambeau
Green Bay Packers (1919–1949)[ l] Chicago Cardinals (1950–1951)Washington Redskins (1952–1953)
Hall of Fame (1963), 6× NFL champion (1929 –1931 , 1936 , 1939 , 1944 )
Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys (1960–1988)
Hall of Fame (1990), 2× UPI NFL Coach of the Year [broken anchor ] (1966, 1975), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1966), Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1966), 2× Super Bowl champion (VI , XII )
Vince Lombardi
Green Bay Packers (1959–1967)Washington Redskins (1969)
Hall of Fame (1971), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1959), Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1961), UPI NFL Coach of the Year (1959), 5× NFL champion (1961 , 1962 , 1965 –1967 ), 2× Super Bowl champion (I , II )
Chuck Noll
Pittsburgh Steelers (1969–1991)
Hall of Fame (1993), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , Maxwell Club NFL Coach of the Year [broken anchor ] (1989), UPI AFC Coach of the Year [broken anchor ] (1972), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX , X , XIII , XIV )
Don Shula
Baltimore Colts (1963–1969)Miami Dolphins (1970–1995)
Hall of Fame (1997), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team , 4× AP NFL Coach of the Year (1964, 1967, 1968, 1972), 4× Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1964, 1968, 1970, 1972), 3× Pro Football Weekly Coach of the Year (1968, 1970, 1972), 3× UPI Coach of the Year [broken anchor ] (1964, 1968, 1971), NFL champion (1968 ), 2× Super Bowl champion (VII , VIII )
Bill Walsh
San Francisco 49ers (1979–1988)
Hall of Fame (1993), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team , 2× UPI NFC Coach of the Year [broken anchor ] (1981, 1984), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1981), Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year (1981), Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1981), 3× Super Bowl champion (XVI , XIX , XXIII )
Sources: [ 5] [ 6] [ 8]
On December 21 and December 22, 2019, quarterbacks Joe Montana and Tom Brady were announced as the first two quarterbacks to make it to the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.[ 3] [ 4] On December 23, 2019 the remaining 20 finalists for the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team were announced. They included Troy Aikman , Sammy Baugh, Terry Bradshaw , Drew Brees , John Elway, Brett Favre, Dan Fouts , Otto Graham, Bobby Layne , Sid Luckman , Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, Joe Namath , Aaron Rodgers , Bart Starr , Roger Staubach, Fran Tarkenton , Johnny Unitas, Norm Van Brocklin , and Steve Young .[ 17]
On November 18, 2019, 24 running back finalists were announced. The finalists included Marcus Allen , Jerome Bettis , Jim Brown, Earl Campbell, Earl "Dutch" Clark, Eric Dickerson, Tony Dorsett , Marshall Faulk , Harold "Red" Grange , Franco Harris , Hugh McElhenny , Lenny Moore, Marion Motley, Bronko Nagurski , Walter Payton, Adrian Peterson , Barry Sanders, Gale Sayers, O. J. Simpson, Emmitt Smith, Jim Taylor , Thurman Thomas , LaDainian Tomlinson , and Steve Van Buren.[ 18]
On December 16, 2019, 24 wide receivers were announced as finalists for the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. They included Lance Alworth, Raymond Berry, Fred Biletnikoff , Cris Carter , Tom Fears , Larry Fitzgerald, Marvin Harrison, Bob Hayes , Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, Don Hutson, Michael Irvin , Calvin Johnson , Charlie Joiner , Steve Largent, Dante Lavelli , James Lofton , Don Maynard , Randy Moss, Terrell Owens , Pete Pihos , Jerry Rice, John Stallworth , Charley Taylor , and Paul Warfield.[ 19]
On December 9, 2019, 12 tight end finalists were announced, including Dave Casper , Mike Ditka, Antonio Gates , Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski, Ron Kramer , John Mackey, Ozzie Newsome , Charlie Sanders , Shannon Sharpe , Kellen Winslow, and Jason Witten .[ 20]
On December 9, 2019, 40 offensive linemen were announced as finalists.[ 21] Sixteen of the 40 finalists were tackles, including Bob "The Boomer" Brown , Roosevelt "Rosey" Brown, Lou Creekmur , Dan Dierdorf , Forrest Gregg, Cal Hubbard, Walter Jones, Ron Mix , Anthony Muñoz, Jonathan Ogden, Orlando Pace , Willie Roaf , Art Shell, Bob St. Clair , Joe Thomas , and Ron Yary . Fifteen of the 40 finalists were guards, including Larry Allen, Joe DeLamielleure , Dan Fortmann, John Hannah, Jerry Kramer , Larry Little , Tom Mack , Bruce Matthews, Randall McDaniel, Mike Michalske , Mike Munchak , Jim Parker, Will Shields , Dick Stanfel , and Gene Upshaw. Nine of the 40 finalists were centers, including Dermontti Dawson , Mel Hein, Jim Langer , Jim Otto, Jim Ringo , Dwight Stephenson, Mick Tingelhoff , Clyde "Bulldog" Turner and Mike Webster.
On November 25, 2019, 33 defensive linemen were announced as finalists.[ 22] Seventeen of the 33 defensive linemen were defensive ends, including Doug Atkins, Willie Davis , Carl Eller , Len Ford , Bill Hewitt, Deacon Jones, Howie Long , Gino Marchetti, Julius Peppers , Andy Robustelli , Lee Roy Selmon, Bruce Smith, Michael Strahan , DeMarcus Ware , J. J. Watt , Reggie White, and Jack Youngblood . Sixteen of the 33 defensive linemen were defensive tackles, including Junious "Buck" Buchanan, Curley Culp , Art Donovan , "Mean" Joe Greene, Cortez Kennedy , Bob Lilly, Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb , Leo Nomellini , Merlin Olsen, Alan Page, John Randle, Warren Sapp , Tom Sestak , Ernie Stautner , Randy White, and Bill Willis .
On November 25, 2019, 25 linebacker finalists were announced. The finalists included Chuck Bednarik, Bobby Bell, Derrick Brooks, Dick Butkus, Harry Carson , Bill George , Kevin Greene , Jack Ham, Ted Hendricks, Clarke Hinkle , Sam Huff , Luke Kuechly , Jack Lambert, Willie Lanier, Ray Lewis, Von Miller , Ray Nitschke , Dave Robinson , Joe Schmidt, Junior Seau, Mike Singletary , Lawrence Taylor, Derrick Thomas , Brian Urlacher , and Dave Wilcox .[ 23]
On December 2, 2019, 30 defensive back finalists were announced.[ 24] Sixteen of the 30 defensive back finalists were cornerbacks, including Herb Adderley , Champ Bailey , Lem Barney , Mel Blount, Willie Brown, Darrell Green, Mike Haynes, Jimmy Johnson , Dick "Night Train" Lane, Patrick Peterson , Mel Renfro , Darrelle Revis , Deion Sanders, Aeneas Williams , Charles Woodson , and Rod Woodson. Fourteen of the 30 defensive back finalists were safeties, including Jack Christiansen, Brian Dawkins , Kenny Easley , Ken Houston, Paul Krause , Yale Lary , Ronnie Lott, Troy Polamalu , Ed Reed, Johnny Robinson , Donnie Shell , Emlen Tunnell, Larry Wilson, and Willie Wood .
On December 2, 2019, 12 special teams finalists were announced.[ 25] Four of the 12 special team finalists were kickers, including Morten Andersen , Lou Groza , Jan Stenerud, and Adam Vinatieri. Four of the 12 special team finalists were punters, including Ray Guy, Yale Lary , Shane Lechler, and Jerrel Wilson . Four of the 12 special team finalists were return specialists, including Mel Gray , Devin Hester, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, and Brian Mitchell .
On November 20, 2019, 20 head coaches were announced as finalists, including Bill Belichick, Paul Brown, Guy Chamberlin , Tony Dungy , Weeb Ewbank , Joe Gibbs, Sid Gillman , Bud Grant , George Halas, Curly Lambeau, Tom Landry, Marv Levy , Vince Lombardi, John Madden , Chuck Noll, Steve Owen , Bill Parcells , Fritz Pollard , Don Shula, and Bill Walsh.[ 26]
Members of the 26 person panel were:[ 27]
League voters
Coaches
Bill Belichick : Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach
Tony Dungy : Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning head coach
Dick LeBeau : Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back and two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator
John Madden : Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning head coach
Don Shula : Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach
Dick Vermeil : Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning head coach
General managers
Ernie Accorsi : 19-year NFL general manager
Gil Brandt : Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl-winning front office executive
Charley Casserly : Super Bowl-winning general manager
Bill Polian : Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning general manager
Ron Wolf : Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl-winning general manager
Players
Dan Fouts : Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and veteran broadcaster
Ron Jaworski : Former NFL quarterback and veteran broadcaster
Ozzie Newsome : Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and two-time Super Bowl-winning general manager
Art Shell : Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle, two-time Super Bowl champion and former head coach
Media
^ a b King, Peter. "FMIA Week 12: Why Dominant, Deep 49ers Might Be NFL's Scariest Team" . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com . NBC Sports. Retrieved 25 November 2019 . The committee of 25 had two long conference calls in April 2018 to handle the nominating process. Belichick and Madden were tabbed to pore over film and their own knowledge to issue a report to the committee on the players in the early years of the league. There was a vote to trim the list to 160 in mid-May, after considering the true old-timers recommended by Belichick and Madden. Over a long meeting in late May, final discussions and debates were held. Our votes were due June 15, 2018.
^ a b NFL's All-Time Team: Tom Brady, Joe Montana top quarterbacks
^ a b Joe Montana first quarterback named to All-Time Team
^ a b Patriots QB Tom Brady named to NFL All-Time Team
^ a b c Battista, Judy (November 22, 2019). "NFL's All-Time Team: Jim Brown tops RBs; Bill Belichick a coach" . NFL.com . Retrieved November 23, 2019 .
^ a b c d "OFFICIAL ALL-TIME TEAM ROSTER" . NFL.com . Retrieved 25 November 2019 .
^ Bergman, Jeremy. "Tony Gonzalez first TE named to NFL 100 All-Time Team" . NFL.com . Retrieved 13 December 2019 .
^ a b c NFL's All-Time Team: Tight ends, offensive linemen revealed
^ Randy Moss first WR named to NFL 100 All-Time Team
^ a b NFL's All-Time Team: Jerry Rice headlines wide receivers
^ Bergman, Jeremy. "Ravens legend Ray Lewis named to NFL All-Time Team" . NFL.com . Retrieved 26 November 2019 .
^ Bergman, Jeremy. "Steelers legend Joe Greene named to NFL All-Time Team" . NFL.com . Retrieved 29 November 2019 .
^ Bergman, Jeremy. "Deion Sanders first DB named to NFL 100 All-Time Team" . NFL.com . Retrieved 6 December 2019 .
^ a b NFL's All-Time Team: Lawrence Taylor headlines defensive front
^ a b Ronnie Lott, Mel Blount among cornerbacks on NFL's All-Time Team
^ a b c Battista, Judy. "NFL's All-Time Team: Defensive backs, special teams revealed" . NFL.com . Retrieved 9 December 2019 .
^ Quarterback finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team
^ Running back finalists announced for All-Time Team
^ Wide receiver finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team
^ "Tight end finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team" . NFL.com . Archived from the original on December 10, 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019 .
^ "Offensive linemen finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team" . NFL.com . Retrieved 10 December 2019 .
^ Defensive lineman finalists revealed for NFL 100 All-Time Team [dead link ]
^ Linebacker finalists announced for NFL 100 All-Time Team
^ Defensive back finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team
^ Special teams finalists announced for NFL 100 All-Time Team
^ Coaching finalists announced for NFL 100 All-Time Team [dead link ]
^ NFL 100 ALL-TIME TEAM TO BE REVEALED OVER 6 WEEKS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 22
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