Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017

August 5, 2017 at 6:06AM
FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2015, file photo, former New Orleans Saints placekicker Morten Andersen is inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor during halftime ceremonies of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in New Orleans. Andersen, who began his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints in 1982, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the leading scorer in NFL history with 2,544 points. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2015, file photo, former New Orleans Saints placekicker Morten Andersen is inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor during halftime ceremonies of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in New Orleans. Andersen, who began his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints in 1982, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the leading scorer in NFL history with 2,544 points. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

nfl hall of fame Class of 2017

Seven men will be added to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN and NFL Network). The group:

Morten Andersen

K • 1982-2007, five teams

Best known for his 13 seasons with the Saints. Kicked in 2004 for the Vikings. … Set NFL records for career points (2,544), most field goals (565) and games played (382).

Terrell Davis

RB • 1995-2001, Denver

In 1998 became fourth runner in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season (2,008). … Rushed for 7,607 yards, 60 TDs in only 78 career games.

Kenny Easley

S • 1981-1987, Seattle

AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year in '81 and AFC Defensive Player of the Year in '83 and '84.

Jerry Jones

Owner, president, GM • 1989-present, Dallas

Became first owner in league history to win three Super Bowls in first seven years of ownership.

Jason Taylor

DE • 1997-2011, three teams

Played 13 of his 15 seasons for the Dolphins. … Made more sacks than any player in the NFL from 2000 through 2011 and made 139.5 sacks in his career. … Set a league record by recovering 29 fumbles and scoring six TDs on fumble recoveries.

LaDainian Tomlinson

RB • 2001-2007, two teams

Played 11 seasons, the first nine for the Chargers. … Set an NFL record in 2006 with 31 touchdowns. … Set an NFL record with rushing touchdown in 18 straight games in 2004-05.

Kurt Warner

QB • 1998-2009, three teams

Played 12 seasons starting in 1998, the first six with the St. Louis Rams, the last five with the Arizona Cardinals. That leaves '04 with the Giants. … Was undrafted and played in the Arena Football League and NFL Europe before becoming NFL MVP in '99 and '01.

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Terrell Davis looks on during a ring of fame ceremony for Pat Bowlen during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) ORG XMIT: OTK
Terrell Davis looks on during a ring of fame ceremony for Pat Bowlen during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) ORG XMIT: OTK (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Former NFL player Kenny Easley, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017, appears at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Invision for NFL/AP Images) ORG XMIT: INVL
Former NFL player Kenny Easley, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017, appears at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Invision for NFL/AP Images) ORG XMIT: INVL (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) ORG XMIT: NFL
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) ORG XMIT: NFL (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Former NFL player Jason Taylor, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017, appears at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Invision for NFL/AP Images) ORG XMIT: INVL
Former NFL player Jason Taylor, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017, appears at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Invision for NFL/AP Images) ORG XMIT: INVL (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Former NFL player LaDainian Tomlinson, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017, appears at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Invision for NFL/AP Images) ORG XMIT: INVL
Former NFL player LaDainian Tomlinson, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017, appears at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Invision for NFL/AP Images) ORG XMIT: INVL (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Former NFL player Kurt Warner presents the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision for NFL/AP Images) ORG XMIT: INVL
Former NFL player Kurt Warner presents the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision for NFL/AP Images) ORG XMIT: INVL (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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