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Jeff Van Note, the Falcons' 18-year anchor, dies at 80
sports18 days ago

Jeff Van Note, the Falcons' 18-year anchor, dies at 80

Jeff Van Note, the Atlanta Falcons' all-time leading center and a six-time Pro Bowler, has died at age 80. He spent his entire 18-year NFL career with Atlanta, starting 225 of 246 games and missing only four. Drafted in 1969 as a linebacker, he was moved to center by coach Norm Van Brocklin and became a cornerstone of the franchise. After retiring in 1986, he worked as a color commentator in Atlanta sports media. The Falcons organization and owner Arthur Blank have issued statements mourning his passing, highlighting his resilience and commitment to the team.

via The Falcoholic|
#atlanta-falcons#jeff-van-note#nfl
sports18 days ago

Atlanta Falcons legend Jeff Van Note dies at 80 after 18-year career

Jeff Van Note, the Atlanta Falcons' all-time leading center and a six-time Pro Bowler, has died at age 80. Van Note spent his entire 18-year NFL career with Atlanta, starting 225 of 246 games and missing only four due to injury. Drafted in 1969 as a linebacker, he was moved to center by coach Norm Van Brocklin and became a cornerstone of the franchise. After retiring in 1986, he worked as a color commentator in Atlanta sports media. The Falcons organization and owner Arthur Blank have issued statements mourning his passing, highlighting his resilience and commitment to the team.

via ESPN|
#atlanta-falcons#jeff-van-note#nfl
Titans Delay Chris Johnson Ring of Honor Ceremony Due to ALS-Related Travel Barriers
sports1 month ago

Titans Delay Chris Johnson Ring of Honor Ceremony Due to ALS-Related Travel Barriers

The Tennessee Titans have postponed the official induction of former running back Chris Johnson into the team's Ring of Honor. The ceremony was originally scheduled for a recent Sunday game in Nashville but was cancelled because Johnson and his family could not travel. The team confirmed that a halftime tribute will still occur, with the formal induction set for a future date. This decision follows Johnson's public disclosure of his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis earlier this year, which has significantly impacted his mobility and ability to speak.

via NBC Sports|
#als#chris-johnson#nfl
Titans Postpone Chris Johnson Ring of Honor Induction Due to Travel Constraints
sports1 month ago

Titans Postpone Chris Johnson Ring of Honor Induction Due to Travel Constraints

The Tennessee Titans have postponed the official induction of former running back Chris Johnson into their Ring of Honor. Originally scheduled for halftime of the Week 1 game against the New York Jets on Sunday, the ceremony was delayed due to 'unforeseen circumstances' preventing Johnson and his family from traveling to Nashville. While the halftime tribute to his career will proceed as planned, the formal induction will occur at a later date in the 2026 season. Johnson, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2025, recently shared an open letter with his children detailing his ongoing battle with the disease.

via Bleacher Report|
#als#chris-johnson#nfl
Katsuyori Shibata replaces injured Nigel McGuinness for ROH Pure Title match at Death Before Dishonor
sports2 months ago

Katsuyori Shibata replaces injured Nigel McGuinness for ROH Pure Title match at Death Before Dishonor

Ring of Honor confirmed Katsuyori Shibata will replace Nigel McGuinness in the Pure Championship match against Lee Moriarty at Death Before Dishonor on August 21, 2026, in Philadelphia. McGuinness was pulled from the card due to a storyline foot injury sustained during the AEW Continental Challenge Cup. The event, held at the 2300 Arena, features title defenses for Bandido, Athena, and Lio Rush, with the PPV streaming on HonorClub and MyAEW.

via F4W/WON|
#death-before-dishonor#katsuyori-shibata#lee-moriarty
Cardinals set Week 7 tribute as Fitzgerald’s No. 11 joins the Ring of Honor
around-the-nfl2 months ago

Cardinals set Week 7 tribute as Fitzgerald’s No. 11 joins the Ring of Honor

The Arizona Cardinals announced they will retire Larry Fitzgerald’s No. 11 jersey at halftime of Week 7 against the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium, the same day he’s inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. Fitzgerald, who spent his 17-year NFL career in Arizona, compiled 1,432 receptions, 17,492 receiving yards and 121 touchdowns and became the latest Cardinal to have his number retired; no Cardinal has worn No. 11 since his 2020 retirement. Owner Michael Bidwill called Fitzgerald a “pro’s pro” and praised his impact on the organization and community as Fitzgerald joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame earlier this year.

via nfl.com|
#arizona-cardinals#around-the-nfl#larry-fitzgerald
Titans set to honor Chris Johnson with Ring of Honor induction
sports3 months ago

Titans set to honor Chris Johnson with Ring of Honor induction

The Tennessee Titans will induct Chris Johnson into their Ring of Honor during the 2026 season opener against the New York Jets, following his ALS diagnosis revealed last year. Johnson, a 2008 first-round pick, posted a 2,006-yard season in 2009 and finishes his Titans career with 7,965 rushing yards, ranking fourth in franchise history; Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk says the ceremony honors his on-field impact and leadership, while Johnson hopes the news will raise awareness and spur research and diagnosis for others.

via NBC Sports|
#als-diagnosis#chris-johnson#nfl
Expanded Bengals ROH Ballot Highlights Atkins, Dunlap, Green, Hall, Whitworth
sports4 months ago

Expanded Bengals ROH Ballot Highlights Atkins, Dunlap, Green, Hall, Whitworth

The Bengals unveiled their expanded 2026 Ring of Honor ballot, adding five new nominees—Geno Atkins, Carlos Dunlap, A.J. Green, Leon Hall and Andrew Whitworth—alongside a slate of former Bengals greats whose careers are summarized in bios. The bios spotlight Atkins’ 75.5 career sacks and other key metrics, while the ballot also honors longtime contributors like Jim Breech, James Brooks, Cris Collinsworth, David Fulcher, Max Montoya, Bob Trumpy and Reggie Williams. Season-ticket holders can vote in the Bengals app starting June 1.

via Bengals|
#aj-green#bengals#carlos-dunlap
Joey Browner, Vikings Ring of Honor safety, dies at 65
sports6 months ago

Joey Browner, Vikings Ring of Honor safety, dies at 65

Vikings Ring of Honor member and former safety Joey Browner died at 65. A 1983 first-round pick from USC, Browner spent nine seasons with Minnesota, earned six Pro Bowls and multiple All-Pro honors, helped the Vikings reach the 1987 NFC Championship, and was inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor in 2013; his death comes a day after another Vikings legend, Jeff Siemon, passed away.

via nbcsports.com|
#all-pro#joey-browner#ring-of-honor
Buccaneers bid farewell to Mike Evans as Ring of Honor awaits
sports7 months ago

Buccaneers bid farewell to Mike Evans as Ring of Honor awaits

After 12 seasons with the Buccaneers, wide receiver Mike Evans leaves as the franchise’s all-time leading offensive player. The Glazer family publicly thanks him, confirms a Ring of Honor tribute, and says his eventual Hall of Fame career will be honored, while noting his next chapter remains undecided (the piece mentions a potential destination in San Francisco).

via NBC Sports|
#glazer-family#hall-of-fame#mike-evans