Several Lions earn Hall of Fame nomination for 2026 enshrinement

Earlier this week, 128 retired NFL players were announced as nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Several Detroit Lions were announced on the initial nomination list, with the list set to be reduced to around 50 by October.

Quarterback:

Jeff Garcia had plenty of success in San Francisco before turning into a journeyman from 2004 to 2011. He spent 2005 with the Lions and returned to the starting lineup after breaking his fibula in the preseason. His tenure of five starts with the Lions earned him a record of 1-4 during the "dark ages" of Detroit football.

Wide Receiver:

Anquan Boldin and Herman Moore both received consideration for the Hall of Fame this season. While Boldin only appeared in one season for Detroit, his age-36 season capped off an extremely productive career. Herman Moore spent 12 seasons with Detroit, finishing his career as one of the franchise's best receivers before a guy named Calvin Johnson joined the team. Moore earned four Pro Bowls, three All-Pro selections, and finished his career with over 9,000 receiving yards and 62 TDs in the Honolulu Blue.

Offensive Line:

Lomas Brown spent 11 of his 18 seasons with the Lions, earning six Pro Bowls with the organization, to go along with five All-Pro nods. In addition to his success on the field, Brown has been an extremely active member in the community in Detroit, including coaching high school football in Michigan and making media contributions. He was inducted into the Detroit Lions Hall of Fame in 2023.

Defensive Line:

Haloti Ngata spent the back end of their career in Detroit after earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in Baltimore. Ngata spent three seasons with the Lions, serving as a formidable run-stopper during the final years of the Jim Caldwell era.

Specialist:

A member of the Lions for 21 years, Kicker Jason Hanson was a 2nd round draft pick in the 1992 NFL draft. Hanson earned two Pro Bowls while breaking several NFL records during his storied career. He is also the Lions' all-time leader in points scored with 2,150. For context, kicker Eddie Murray (who Hanson replaced) is second with 1,113.