Charles Woodson elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Russell Wilson named Walter Payton Man of the Year
Former Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson became the first member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Saturday night.
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The Heisman Trophy winner from Michigan was announced early in the NFL Honors show on CBS.
Woodson played in 254 games over 18 seasons, making sudden impact as the defensive rookie of the year for the Packers.
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His 65 interceptions is tied for fifth in league history and includes at least one in each of his pro seasons. He led the NFL in interceptions twice, with nine in 2009 and seven in 2011.
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Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson after playing his final home in
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