A total of 10 former Cowboys players, coaches, and executives have advanced to the next round as the Pro Football Hall of Fame works toward its final list of inductees for the Class of 2026.
Six players, three each on defense and offense, one coach, and three executives hope to join the 32 former Cowboys already inducted into the Hall.
Defensive back Darren Woodson and tight end Jason Witten top the list of former players. They are joined by offensive tackle Erik Williams, linebacker Lee Roy Jordan, and defensive back Everson Walls.
The sixth is running back Eddie George, who played the final year of his career (2004) in Dallas after eight years with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans.
Former running back and assistant coach (1960/70s) Dan Reeves is a finalist as a coach (1977-2003). The Cowboys’ founding owner, Clint Murchson Jr., is a contributor’s finalist.
Joining Murchison in that group are John Wooten and Frank “Bucko” Kilroy.
Wooten was a scout for the Cowboys from 1975-79, then served two years as Director of Pro Personnel before leaving the team in 1982 to work for the Eagles. Kilroy served as a scout for Dallas from 1965-70.
The final list of inductees for 2026 will be announced later this month.
Here is the full list of finalists still in the running.
Modern Era Players
Quarterbacks
- Drew Brees
- Eli Manning
- Philip Rivers
Running Backs
- Warrick Dunn
- Eddie George
- Frank Gore
- Marshawn Lynch
- LeSean McCoy
- Lorenzo Neal (FB)
- Fred Taylor
- Ricky Watters
Receivers
- Anquan Boldin
- Larry Fitzgerald
- Torry Holt
- Jimmy Smith
- Steve Smith Sr.
- Hines Ward
- Reggie Wayne
Tight Ends
- Greg Olsen
- Jason Witten
Offensive Linemen
- Willie Anderson (T)
- Lomas Brown (T)
- Ruben Brown (G)
- Jahri Evans (G)
- Olin Kreutz (C)
- Nick Mangold (C)
- Logan Mankins (G)
- Maurkice Pouncey (C)
- Richmond Webb (T)
- Erik Williams (T)
- Steve Wisniewski (G)
- Marshal Yanda (G)
Defensive Linemen
- John Abraham (DE)
- Robert Mathis (DE)
- Haloti Ngata (DT)
- Simeon Rice (DE)
- Vince Wilfork (DT)
- Kevin Williams (DT)
Linebackers
- London Fletcher
- James Harrison
- Luke Kuechly
- Terrell Suggs
Defensive Backs
- Rodney Harrison (S)
- Asante Samuel (CB)
- Earl Thomas (S)
- Charles Tillman (CB)
- Troy Vincent (CB)
- Darren Woodson (S)
Special Teams
- Gary Anderson (K)
- Shane Lechler (P)
- Brian Mitchell (KR/PR)
- Adam Vinatieri (K)
Senior Players
Quarterbacks
- Ken Anderson
- Charlie Conerly
- Roman Gabriel
Running Backs
- Roger Craig
- Chuck Foreman
- Cecil Isbell
- Paul “Tank” Younger
Receivers
- Isaac Curtis
- Lavvie Dilweg
- Henry Ellard
- Harold Jackson
- Stanley Morgan
- Art Powell
- Otis Taylor
Offensive Linemen
- Joe Jacoby
- Mike Kenn
- Bob Kuechenberg
- Jim Tyrer
- Al Wistert
Defensive Linemen
- C. Greenwood
- Jim Marshall
Linebackers
- Carl Banks
- Maxie Baughan
- Larry Grantham
- Lee Roy Jordan
- Clay Matthews Jr.
- Tommy Nobis
Defensive Backs
- Dick Anderson
- Bobby Boyd
- Albert Lewis
- Eddie Meador
- Lemar Parrish
- Everson Walls
Special Teams
- Steve Tasker
Coaches
- Bill Arnsparger
- Bill Belichick
- Tom Coughlin
- Alex Gibbs
- Mike Holmgren
- Chuck Knox
- Buddy Parker
- Dan Reeves
- Marty Schottenheimer
- George Seifert
- Mike Shanahan
- Clark Shaughnessy
Contributors
- S. “Bud” Adams
- Roone Arledge
- Howard Cosell
- John Facenda
- Mike Giddings
- Ralph Hay
- Frank “Bucko” Kilroy
- Don Klosterman
- Eddie Kotal
- Robert Kraft
- Virginia McCaskey
- John McVay
- Clint Murchison
- Art Rooney Jr.
- Clark Shaughnessy
- Seymour Siwoff
- Amy Trask
- Jack Vainisi
- Lloyd Wells
- John Wooten
- Buddy Young
