ExtremeRavens Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago Former Ravens Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda long ago secured their legacies in franchise lore as two of the best to play for any team at their respective positions. When it comes to football’s highest individual honor, though, they will once again have to wait until next year. Though both were among this year’s 15 finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class, neither was selected for enshrinement Thursday night. It marks the second straight year that neither received the requisite minimum 40 out of 50 votes after they were both finalists in their first time on the ballot last year. Instead, quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinatieri and running back Roger Craig, the lone pick among seniors, coaches and contributors, were chosen to be enshrined. They will be inducted this August in Canton, Ohio. That neither Suggs nor Yanda got in for a second straight year was at least somewhat surprising. Of course, neither did former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick nor owner Robert Kraft, both of whom were on the ballot for the first time and whose achievements long ago were worthy of being immortalized. Suggs and Yanda have strong cases, too. Eighth all-time in total sacks, Suggs was also the 2011 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 2003 Defensive Rookie of the Year, an All-Pro in 2011 and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection during his 17-year career as an outside linebacker. The seven men ahead of him in sacks — Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Kevin Greene, Julius Peppers, Chris Doleman, Michael Strahan and Jason Taylor — are also already in. Of that group, Taylor had just a half-sack more than Suggs across 15 seasons and was enshrined in his first year of eligibility in 2017. Four of the five players behind Suggs in career sacks — DeMarcus Ware, Richard Dent, John Randle, Jared Allen — are also in. In addition to getting to the quarterback, Suggs was a strong run defender, recorded 39 forced fumbles, made seven interceptions and won two Super Bowls, including one with Baltimore. In seven of his seasons, he also had at least 10 sacks. Yanda’s resume isn’t as dazzling — typical for an offensive lineman and especially a guard — but he had received strong support the past two years. He was twice voted first-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl in eight of his final nine seasons in what was a 15-year career. He was also a unanimous choice for the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2010s and proved versatile, moving from right guard to left guard after hurting his lead shoulder during the 2016 season. Like Suggs, Yanda was a key member of the Ravens’ 2013 championship team. Guards are also not prevalent in the Hall, with only 17 enshrined. Alan Faneca, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals, was the most recent to be inducted in 2021. Whether Suggs or Yanda gets the nod next year also remains to be seen, with quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Cam Newton and running back Adrian Peterson among those eligible in 2027. Suggs and Yanda will, however, be automatic modern era finalists as they were in the final seven this year but fell short of getting 80% of the vote. Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article Quote
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