During his 13-year NFL career, linebacker Zach Thomas was one of the greatest players in the league, and there’s a chance that he’ll finally be recognized for his greatness in 2023.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame, after a delay due to the situation with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, announced their 15 modern-era player finalists for their 2023 class, and Thomas was among them.
Thomas spent 12 seasons with the Dolphins before ending his career with a one-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys in 2008. With Miami, he made the Pro Bowl seven times and was voted a first-team All-Pro five times.
1,734 total tackles, 20.5 sacks, 17 interceptions and 16 forced fumbles also earned him a pot on the Hall of Fame’s All-2000s team.
This is Thomas’ fourth straight year as a finalist, and with everything that he accomplished, he really should hear his name called for Canton.
He did the @MiamiDolphins proud for 12 seasons.
Tonight, Zach Thomas is a Finalist for the Class of 2023! pic.twitter.com/l5zZkVLhBp
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) January 5, 2023
