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James Lofton becomes latest NFL legend to endorse Ken Riley for Hall of Fame

The support for Ken Riley’s Hall of Fame case grows by the day.

Late last month, legendary defensive back Mel Blount—a Pittsburgh Steelers lifer—gave his case for Riley to join him in Canton, Ohio. Now, another gold jacket owner is joining in on the conversation.

James Lofton, a Hall of Fame wide receiver and current CBS analyst, spoke about Riley’s legacy with Bengal Jim Foster.

“65 career interceptions. You have to wonder why Ken Riley is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.” Lofton said. “Was it that he didn’t start fast or didn’t finish great?