On August 2 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrines four new members, placing them among the ranks of the greatest to ever play in the National Football League: Eric Allen, Jared Allen,

W e finally had football back last night, and it was definitely one of... the games of all time. The 2025 preseason finally kicked off with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers playing in the Hall of Fame game. That’s right, we got the famed QB duel of Trey Lance vs. Kyle Allen. We used to pray for times like this.

Defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, cornerback Eric Allen, and tight end Antonio Gates will be enshrined to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week. The Hall of Fame honors were a long time coming for both Sharpe and Eric Allen, while Gates and Jared Allen didn't have to wait as long.