TROY POLAMALU

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

Hall of Fame Football Troy Polamalu, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, smiles after his bust was unveiled during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — From bone-rattling tacklers Troy Polamalu, Steve Atwater and Cliff Harris to hard-charging runner Edgerrin James to the pass-catching brilliance of Isaac Bruce and Harold Carmichael, the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2020 has something for everyone. They all entered the hall Saturday night, a year late due to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet just as rewarding. “It is unbelievable to me to go in the Hall of Fame with two guys you drafted: Troy Polamalu and Alan Faneca. “The centennial class spans pro football history.”Carmichael dominated defensive backs with his 6-foot-8, 225-pound size and great hands.

From bone-rattling tacklers Troy Polamalu, Steve Atwater and Cliff Harris to hard-charging runner Edgerrin James to the pass-catching brilliance of Isaac Bruce and Harold Carmichael, the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2020 has something for everyone.

And Cowher’s entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the centennial class proves it. Johnson has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the centennial class. Polamalu has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 12-season career filled with spectacular performances, leadership and, well, winning. Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.

Johnson has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the centennial class. Polamalu has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 12-season career filled with spectacular performances, leadership and, well, winning. And his performances have led Hutchinson into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.

Polamalu has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 12-season career filled with spectacular performances, leadership and, well, winning. And his performances have led Hutchinson into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Such work, along with leadership traits and a knack for big plays, has led to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ___Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. He also performs a duet with Paisley on current hit song “Freedom Was A Highway.”___Former Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu has recovered from a bout with COVID-19 and will attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions.

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.

Polamalu has recovered from a bout with COVID-19 and will attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning. (Anne Desrosiers via AP) (Anne Desrosiers)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday:___The owner of the Atlanta Falcons is using the induction of former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to sponsor a fellowship for a recent college graduate from a Historically Black College and University. ___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. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning. (Anne Desrosiers via AP) (Anne Desrosiers)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday:—Lynyrd Skynyrd has withdrawn from the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after band member Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement through its publicist, Lynyrd Skynyrd said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Lynyrd Skynyrd is unable to perform the next four shows. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning.

CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday:Former Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu has recovered from a bout with COVID-19 and will attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions. Polamalu, a member of the class of 2020, has been at home since late last month and his status for the enshrinement ceremony had been in doubt. But he was cleared medically to travel to Canton and he took part in the Hall of Fame parade in the morning. He missed the Gold Jacket Dinner on Friday night when other members of the classes of 2020 and 2021 received their hall jackets. A four-time All-Pro who twice won Super Bowls, Polamalu had to wait an extra year to be inducted because of the pandemic.

The steely jaw.

The group of men entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend features everything.

Hall of Fame Game Cowboys Steelers Football Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (34) tries to escape the grasp of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane)CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-3 on Thursday night in the first NFL preseason game in two years. Matthew Sexton's 36-yard punt return early in the third quarter jump-started the Steelers, and the Cowboys never challenged after it. STEELERS NATIONThe Cowboys might be the self-proclaimed America's Team, but not when they invade Northeast Ohio. Dallas tackle Isaac Alarcon was helped off the field in the third period.

The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat Dallas 16-3 in the first NFL preseason game in two years.

If you’re looking for stars during Hall of Fame enshrinement week, concentrate on the museum itself and the inductions this weekend.

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.