Allen was one of the most dominant pass-rushers in the NFL throughout his career. He racked up a total of 136 sacks in his 12-year career and became a fan-favorite with the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings in the 2000s and 2010s.

Will Eli Manning or Adam Vinatieri become Hall of Famers tonight? Because of new rules, their path is now tougher.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame officially announced their Class of 2025 on Thursday night at the NFL Honors from New Orleans, Louisiana. The selection committee elected four new members to the hall from a group of 15 modern-era finalists, three seniors, one coach, and one contributor.

Gates, who caught 116 touchdown passes in a 16-year career spent entirely with the Chargers, is elected alongside defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe and cornerback Eric Allen.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is officially adding four new members! Adam Rank breaks down the inductees in the Class of 2025, a group that includes one of the most prolific tight ends in history and an all-time great sack artist.

Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe get their first taste of what it’s like to be in football’s most exclusive fraternity.

Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years.

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will not be entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of their Class of 2025. Manning, who is in his first year of eligibility for enshrinement, was passed over by the 50-person panel,