The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 52 modern-era players who advanced in the process for the 2026 class. This is the second round of the process, and the semi-finalists will be announced in about five weeks.
Here's a look at the four players who spent notable parts of their careers with the Eagles:
RB LeSean McCoy
McCoy is a nominee in his first year of eligibility after rushing for more than 11,000 yards in his NFL career. His best season came in 2013, when McCoy led the NFL with 1,607 rushing yards (a franchise record at the time) and earned first-team All-Pro honors. McCoy made three Pro Bowls in his six seasons in Philadelphia.
CB Asante Samuel
Smauel was a lockdown cornerback during his time in Philadelphia, earning three Pro Bowl nods in four seasons with the Birds. Samuel started 133 games over 11 NFL seasons, twice leading the league in interceptions and passes defended.
CB Troy Vincent
Vincent made five Pro Bowls with the Eagles as one of the best cornerbacks in franchise history. In eight seasons in Philadelphia, Vincent had 28 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries. Vincent led the league with seven interceptions in 1999 and 27 passes defended in 2001.
RB Ricky Watters
Watters was a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist in 2025. He started his career by making five consecutive Pro Bowls, his first three coming with the 49ers before joining the Eagles. Watters has 10,643 career rushing yards and led the league in yards from scrimmage (1,855) in 1996 with the Eagles.