Every NFL player knows what it takes to make it into professional football. When one of their peers is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the NFL world celebrates the incredible accomplishment.
We saw that again on Saturday when five new players were announced as the modern-era enshrinees into the Hall of Fame. Isaac Bruce, Edgerrin James, Steve Hutchinson, Troy Polamalu and Steve Atwater had plenty to celebrate on Saturday night.
BREAKING: The 5 Modern-Era enshrinees for the Class of 2020 were selected earlier today in Miami. #PFHOF20
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 1, 2020
More on the Modern-Era members: https://t.co/MsbAxyj3Y6 pic.twitter.com/F5ejg3VefF
As word broke of each player earning their spot into football immortality with a place in Canton, Ohio, former teammates, coaches and peers of the Hall of Fame enshrinees celebrated.
Edgerrin James became the latest Colts’ legend to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. A four-time Pro Bowl running back, he racked up 12,246 rushing yards, 3,365 receiving yards and 91 total touchdowns across 13 NFL seasons.
Congratulations Edgerrin! Fantastic and so well. Deserved. https://t.co/XaOuu0HO4m
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) February 1, 2020
Congratulations 2 my big bro @EdgerrinJames. Well deserved bro. In this picture you're telling me. You know one of us getting in this year right. Looks like we're taking the party on the road. ONE GET IN WE ALL GET IN. Look out America. #FinallyLiving #Family @Colts #NFL pic.twitter.com/HWbhKSKIza
— Reggie Wayne (@ReggieWayne_17) February 1, 2020
After waiting for his moment to come, former Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Steve Hutchinson got the unforgettable call. As soon as it became official, Hutchinson’s former team and a Hall of Fame teammate congratulated the five-time All-Pro.
Would you look at that, @HutchSevenSix.
— WALTER JONES (@BigWalt71) February 1, 2020
You are finally where you belong. In the @ProFootballHOF.
Welcome home, brother.
I will see you in Canton at the ceremony, but imma need to approve all stories of us! pic.twitter.com/8sCliEIdU8
Heading to the Hall!
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) February 1, 2020
Congrats, @HutchSevenSix! pic.twitter.com/jSwf6ykBqh
Of course, the iconic halls in Canton wouldn’t be right without Pittsburgh Steelers legend Troy Polamalu. A two-time Super Bowl champion and eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Polamalu received plenty of love from former coaches and teammates.
Having multiple #Steelers be a part of the @ProFootballHOF Class of 2020 is a "great reflection of the #Steelers organization."@CowherCBS | #PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/41RZoUuJ8P
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 1, 2020
Congratulations @tpolamalu. You were a true game changer every time you took the field. It was a joy and a pleasure to coach you and nobody is more deserving of being a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer than you. So happy for you and your family.
— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) February 1, 2020
Congratulations to my brother and teammate @tpolamalu on your induction into the @ProFootballHOF!! on and off the field. https://t.co/Fmdcqw1Ktr
— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) February 1, 2020
Denver Broncos icon Steve Atwater waited for 16 years for this moment. After falling short as a finalist twice, the two-time Super Bowl Champion with 1,180 career tackles got the news on Saturday and received an outpouring of support from John Elway and former Broncos corner Bradley Roby.
John Elway on Steve Atwater getting elected into HOF: “Couldn’t happen to a better guy. Great representative of the Denver Broncos and a great football player.” #9sports pic.twitter.com/10xrBYU09H
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) February 1, 2020
ABOUT DAM TIME ! Nobody more deserving . Appreciate everything OG @SteveAtwater27 https://t.co/xfbESEIpnc
— Bradley Roby (@BradRoby_1) February 1, 2020
Of course, former St. Louis Rams receiver Isaac Bruce became the newest member from the “Greatest Show on Turf” to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. After retiring with 1,024 receptions, 15,208 receiving yards and a Super Bowl ring, Bruce received love from former teammates and those he competed against.
Congrats to my big bro @IsaacBruce80!!! Well deserved!!! https://t.co/9zZFRzxeus pic.twitter.com/T6tSVOhyUk
— Dré Bly (@drebly_32) February 1, 2020
Congratulations to my big bro @IsaacBruce80 for making the @ProFootballHOF .. Much deserved.
— L. Little (@DBL_L_01) February 1, 2020
Congrats to the Hall Of Famer @IsaacBruce80! Turn up in Canton #Rams
— Torry Holt (@BigGame81) February 1, 2020
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