Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and fellow first-timers Calvin Johnson and Jared Allen are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame s Class of 2021.
Jan 5, 2021
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Two Green Bay Packers legends who were driving forces on Super Bowl championship teams, LeRoy Butler and Charles Woodson, are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, the Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday.
The news was not a surprise but Butler said he was excited, nonetheless.
Woodson, Jared Allen, Calvin Johnson are Peyton Manning are in their first year of eligibility. Butler is a finalist for the second consecutive year. Clay Matthews Jr., the father of former Packers star Clay Matthews III, is a first-time finalist in his 20th year of eligibility.
The list of finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame includes former Cleveland Browns linebacker Clay Matthews Jr., the first time he s been a finalist.
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By Mark Daniels
Jan 6, 2021 1:22 AM
Two of the greatest defensive backs in the history of the Green Bay Packers franchise are one step closer to becoming members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Leroy Butler and Charles Woodson were among the 15 Modern Era Player Finalists for the Class of 2021 announced Tuesday night.
For Butler, itâs the second straight year making it to the final fifteen while Woodson made the cut in his first year of eligibility. Both played key roles in the two most recent Super Bowl Championships.
Butler was a second round draft choice out of Florida State in 1990. His career started at cornerback but flourished when he moved to safety. He played 181 games over his 12 year career with the Packers, earning Pro Bowl honors four times and he was also a four time, first team All Pro selection.  He was named to the NFLâs All-Decade Team for the 1990âs.  Incidentally, heâs the only member of