Brian Dawkins, Terrell Owens Announced As Members Of 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame
PHILADLEPHIA (CBS) -- The two former Eagles were announced Saturday night as members of the 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Brian Dawkins, the nine-time Pro Bowler who spent 13 seasons with the Birds, was named a member of the 2018 class along with former teammate Terrell Owens, who got in on his third year of eligibility.
Eagles players past and present took to social media to congratulate the new inductees.
Congrats @BrianDawkins on being inducted into the NFL Hall Of Fame! The highest form of respect for what you've done on the field and how you've forever changed the game! I appreciate all that you've poured into me. @terrellowens congratulations the film and stats don't lie! ????????
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) February 3, 2018
Congrats to the class of 2018 being inducted to the NFL's HOF. Well deserve honor for all of the individuals. Especially for my brotha and friend @BrianDawkins. I was honored to be your teammate and brother. ???????? #20
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) February 3, 2018
As well as T.O. himself.
CONGRATS to the HOF CLASS OF 2018.
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) February 3, 2018
We're GOLDEN! ???? https://t.co/cGcDqCgFER
Dawkins and Owens both played for the Eagles during their last Super Bowl appearance in 2005, also against the Patriots, in Super Bowl XXXIX.
They are joined by fellow inductees Randy Moss, Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher, Bobby Beathard, Robert Brazile, and Jerry Kramer as the newest Hall of Famers.