The Green Bay Packers have the second-most Hall of Famers associated with their franchise in the NFL. Their 36 members of Canton are second only to the Chicago Bears, who have 39. Of course, there are several former Packers players and contributors who are worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame, but have not yet been voted in.
That could change in 2026 as one of their former offensive linemen and a former head coach have reached the semi-finalist stage of being nominated for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Former Green Bay Packers offensive guard Jahri Evans is a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Nov 12, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers guard Jahri Evans (73) in action during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Packers won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
On Tuesday morning, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that 26 modern-era players had been chosen as semi-finalists for induction into Canton. Among them were several high-profile first-year eligible players such as Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Philip Rivers.
However, also among the semi-finalists was former Packers offensive lineman Jahri Evans, who spent the majority of his great career with the New Orleans Saints.
Evans played for Green Bay in 2017, the final year of his career, and started all 14 games in which he played.
With New Orleans, he was a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time First Team All-Pro. He was also named Second Team All-Pro once and won a Super Bowl with the Saints.
This is the fourth time Evans has reached the semi-finalist stage.
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike Holmgren is also a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
In addition to the 26 modern-era finalist, the Hall of Fame previously announced nine semi-finalists for coaches and contributors to the game. This list includes legends like Bill Belichick, Tom Coughlin, and former Packers head coach Mike Holmgren.
Holmgren, of course, is best known for helping restore the Packers franchise to relevance and leading them to victory in Super Bowl XXXI. He also led the team to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXII and took the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl in 2005.
He is one of just six coaches in NFL history to take two different teams to the Super Bowl. Additionally, he initially won two Super Bowls as an assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers.
Holmgren is already a member of the Packers Hall of Fame, Seahawks Ring of Honor, and the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame.
His 161 regular season wins rank 21st in NFL history, ahead of Hall of Famers such as Joe Gibbs, Bill Cowher, and Tony Dungy.
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