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Anthony Rizzuti

5 Panthers greats named Modern-era nominees for 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Less than two months ago, we witnessed one of the greatest moments in Carolina Panthers franchise history—the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement of Sam Mills. So, will we be witnessing another next summer?

On Tuesday, 129 Modern-era nominees for Canton’s 2023 class were named, and among them are five Panthers greats.

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Here they are:

QB Jake Delhomme

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  • 11 seasons
  • 20,795 passing yards
  • 126 passing touchdowns
  • 2005 Pro Bowler

OT Jordan Gross

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  • 11 seasons
  • 2008 First-team All-Pro
  • Three-time Pro Bowler (2008, 2010, 2013)

WR Steve Smith Sr.

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  • 16 seasons
  • 1,031 receptions
  • 14,731 receiving yards
  • 81 receiving touchdowns
  • Two-time First-team All-Pro (2001, 2005)
  • 2008 Second-team All-Pro
  • Five-time Pro Bowler (2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011)

WR Muhsin Muhammad

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  • 14 seasons
  • 860 receptions
  • 11,428 receiving yards
  • 62 receiving touchdowns
  • 2004 First-team All-Pro
  • Two-time Pro Bowler (1999, 2004)

K John Kasay

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  • 20 seasons
  • 461 field goals made (81.9 percent)
  • 587 extra points made (98.2 percent)
  • 1996 Second-team All-Pro
  • 1996 Pro Bowler
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