Jimmy Johnson, T.O. named semifinalists for Hall of Fame Class of 2016
Jimmy Johnson and Terrell Owens on Tuesday were announced as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016.
Owens, who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2006-08, is one of three first-year-eligible players on the ballot. Brett Favre and Alan Faneca are the others.
Two other players, offensive tackle Tony Boselli and linebacker Sam Mills, made the semifinalist list for the first time since becoming eligible.
Darren Woodson, who entered the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor earlier this month, did not make the cut after being on the semifinalist list for the first time last year.
Owens ranks sixth all-time in receptions (1,078), and second in receiving yards (15,934) and receiving touchdowns (153). He made six Pro Bowls and five times was first-team All-Pro, the only player in history to earn All-Pro honors with three different teams.
In his three seasons with the Cowboys, Owens played in 46 games, making 235 catches for 3,587 yards and 38 touchdowns.
Johnson, one of three coaches on the list, is a semifinalist for the third consecutive year. He became a finalist for the first time last year.
Johnson last coached in the NFL in 1999. He won two Super Bowls in his five years coaching the Cowboys.
A nominated player or coach must have been retired for five consecutive seasons to be eligible.
Selectors will trim to 15 finalists with a mail ballot in January. Seniors candidates Ken Stabler and Dick Stanfel will appear on the ballot, too, along with contributor finalist Edward DeBartolo Jr.
Selectors will choose the Class of 2016 the eve of Super Bowl 50.
1. Morten Andersen, K — 1982-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-2000, 2006-07 Atlanta Falcons, 2001 New York Giants, 2002-03 Kansas City Chiefs, 2004 Minnesota Vikings (Times as a semifinalist: 4 — 2013-16)
2. Steve Atwater, S — 1989-1998 Denver Broncos, 1999 New York Jets (Times as a semifinalist: 5 — 2012-16)
3. Tony Boselli, T — 1995-2001 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2002 Houston Texans (injured reserve) (Times as a semifinalist: 1 — 2016)
4. Isaac Bruce, WR — 1994-2007 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 2008-09 San Francisco 49ers (Times as a semifinalist: 2 — 2015-16)
5. Don Coryell, Coach — 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers (Times as a semifinalist: 8 — 2005, 2010-16)
6. Roger Craig, RB — 1983-1990 San Francisco 49ers, 1991 Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-93 Minnesota Vikings (Times as a semifinalist: 8 — 2009-16)
7. Terrell Davis, RB — 1995-2001 Denver Broncos (Times as a semifinalist: 10 — 2007-2016)
8. Tony Dungy, Coach — 1996-2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2002-08 Indianapolis Colts (Times as a semifinalist: 3 — 2014-16)
9. Alan Faneca, G — 1998-2007 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2008-09 New York Jets, 2010 Arizona Cardinals (Times as a semifinalist: 1 — 2016)
10. Brett Favre, QB — 1991 Atlanta Falcons, 1992-2007 Green Bay Packers, 2008 New York Jets, 2009-2010 Minnesota Vikings (Times as a semifinalist: 1 — 2016)
11. Kevin Greene, LB/DE — 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers (Times as a semifinalist: 10 — 2007-2016)
12. Marvin Harrison, WR — 1996-2008 Indianapolis Colts (Times as a semifinalist: 3 — 2014-16)
13. Torry Holt, WR — 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars (Times as a semifinalist: 2 — 2015-16)
14. Joe Jacoby, T — 1981-1993 Washington Redskins (Times as a semifinalist: 6 — 2005, 2008, 2013-16)
15. Edgerrin James, RB — 1999-2005 Indianapolis Colts, 2006-08 Arizona Cardinals, 2009 Seattle Seahawks (Times as a semifinalist: 2 — 2015-16)
16. Jimmy Johnson, Coach — 1989-1993 Dallas Cowboys, 1996-99 Miami Dolphins (Times as a semifinalist: 3 — 2014-16)
17. Mike Kenn, T — 1978-1994 Atlanta Falcons (Times as a semifinalist: 2 — 2015-16)
18. Ty Law, CB — 1995-2004 New England Patriots, 2005, 2008 New York Jets, 2006-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2009 Denver Broncos (Times as a semifinalist: 2 — 2015-16)
19. John Lynch, FS — 1993-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Denver Broncos (Times as a semifinalist: 4 — 2013-16)
20. Kevin Mawae, C/G — 1994-97 Seattle Seahawks, 1998-2005 New York Jets, 2006-09 Tennessee Titans (Times as a semifinalist: 2 — 2015-16)
21. Karl Mecklenburg, LB — 1983-1994 Denver Broncos (Times as a semifinalist: 5 — 2012-16)
22. Sam Mills, LB — 1986-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-97 Carolina Panthers (Times as a semifinalist: 1 — 2016)
23. Terrell Owens, WR — 1996-2003 San Francisco 49ers, 2004-05 Philadelphia Eagles, 2006-08 Dallas Cowboys, 2009 Buffalo Bills, 2010 Cincinnati Bengals (Times as a semifinalist: 1 — 2016)
24. Orlando Pace, T — 1997-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Chicago Bears(Times as a semifinalist: 2 — 2015-16)
25. Kurt Warner, QB — 1998-2003 St. Louis Rams, 2004 New York Giants, 2005-09 Arizona Cardinals (Times as a semifinalist: 2 — 2015-16)
This story was originally published November 24, 2015 at 7:01 PM with the headline "Jimmy Johnson, T.O. named semifinalists for Hall of Fame Class of 2016."