Colts players eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame include Reggie Wayne, Adam Vinatieri

Posted by author October 23, 2024 Football

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Five former Indianapolis Colts players are among the 50 eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2025 class.

Wide receiver Reggie Wayne has been a five-time finalist, while pass rusher Robert Mathis was a semifinalist in 2024.

Kicker Adam Vinatieri is eligible for the first time, and center Jeff Saturday and pass rusher Cornelius Bennett are on the ballot.

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Indianapolis Colts eligible for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Reggie Wayne: He spent all 14 of his NFL seasons with the Colts, with 1,070 receptions for 14,435 yards and 82 touchdowns. The current Colts receivers coach was a six-time Pro Bowl pick.

Robert Mathis: He played all 13 seasons with the Colts, piling up 123 sacks and forcing 54 fumbles. He was an All-Pro in the 2013 season and was a five-time Pro Bowl pick.

Adam Vinatieri: The NFL’s career scoring leader (2,673) played for the Colts (2006-19) and New England Patriots (1996-2005). He made 85.3% of his field goals with the Colts on the way to a team-record 1,515 points.

Jeff Saturday: He went from an undrafted free agent to snapping for and protecting Peyton Manning for more than a decade, including the Colts’ Super Bowl seasons. He was a two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl performer with the Colts, and also in his final season with the Green Bay Packers.

Cornelius Bennett: The pass rusher played his final seasons for the Colts (1999-2000), but is best known for his time with the Buffalo Bills, where he earned one All-Pro nod and five Pro Bowl berths. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons.