Eric Allen is officially headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
The long wait is over after 19 years of him previously making the ballot.
The former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback was officially announced as one of four members of the 2025 class He’ll be inducted alongside Jared Allen, Sterling Sharpe, and Antonio Gates. (Eli Manning was notably NOT selected in his first year of eligibility.)
Here’s a statement from Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie:
“On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles, we proudly congratulate Eric Allen on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.