STEVE SABOL

For 18 seasons, whether playing cornerback or safety, Charles Woodson was as dependable as they come.

Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. If everyone would do their job, the whole world would be a better place.”___Hard-hitting safety Cliff Harris has gone from Ouachita Baptist University to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What a journey.”___Eight members of the centennial class of 2020 are being recognized posthumously with video tributes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning.

Hall of Fame Football The members of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, and the Centennial Class line up on stage after receiving their gold jackets during the gold jacket dinner in Canton, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday:___Hard-hitting safety Cliff Harris has gone from Ouachita Baptist University to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What a journey.”___Eight members of the centennial class of 2020 are being recognized posthumously with video tributes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Sprinkle was considered one of the hardest hitters in pro football for 12 seasons with the Bears. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning.

Polamalu has recovered from a bout with COVID-19 and will attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions. (Anne Desrosiers via AP) (Anne Desrosiers)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday:___Eight members of the centennial class of 2020 are being recognized posthumously with video tributes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Sprinkle was considered one of the hardest hitters in pro football for 12 seasons with the Bears. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. He missed the Gold Jacket Dinner on Friday night when other members of the classes of 2020 and 2021 received their hall jackets.

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The roster of nominees consists of 65 offensive players, 49 defensive players and 16 special teams players. A maximum of five modern-era players will be chosen when the selection committee meets the Saturday before the Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida. Eighteen finalists will be presented to the full 48-member panel: the 15 modern-era finalists, and the recently nominated Drew Pearson (senior); Bill Nunn (contributor); and Tom Flores (coach). Enshrinement at the hall in Canton, Ohio, will take place next August, when members of the 2020 class and a special centennial class also will enter the football shrine.