The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 25 semifinalists for the inauguration class of 2024. Two former Lions players were among those moving on in the process.
They’re probably not the Lions most fans would expect, however. Dwight Freeney and Anquan Boldin are the two players who spent time with Detroit in their playing careers that made the semifinalist cut. Both finished their careers in Detroit after establishing their Hall of Fame bonafides with other teams.
Among the initial 2024 nominees known primarily as Lions, none of them advanced. That group includes Lomas Brown, Jason Hanson, Dre Bly and Herman Moore.