INDIANAPOLIS — The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced its inductees for the Class of 2018, a list that did not include Edgerrin James, the greatest running back in Indianapolis Colts history.
James, a Hall of Fame finalist in 2018 for the second time in three years, could be considered a favorite for next year’s Class of 2019, though the list will include several very strong first-year candidates: safety Ed Reed, cornerback Champ Bailey and tight end Tony Gonzalez. Others who did not make the cut this year that will likely get strong consideration in 2019 include linebacker John Lynch, cornerbacks Everson Walls and Ty Law, wide receiver Isaac Bruce and tackle Tony Boselli.