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Jess Root

Former Cardinal Dwight Freeney a Hall of Fame finalist; Anquan Boldin is not

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 finalists for the 2024 Hall of Fame class, which will be announced in February before the Super Bowl.

One former Arizona Cardinals player made the cut. Another did not.

Former Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin, was drafted by Arizona in 2003 and played for the Cardinals through 2009, was not one of the 15 finalists. He was a semifinalist.

The former Cardinal to make the final 15 is Dwight Freeney. Freeney spent most of the 2015 season with Arizona, getting eight of his 125.5 career sacks with the Cardinals.

The 15 finalists are below.

CB Eric Allen

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EDGE Jared Allen

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OL Willie Anderson

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OL Jahri Evans

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EDGE Dwight Freeney

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

TE Antonio Gates

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LB Randy Gradishar

Rod Hanna-USA TODAY Sports

S Rodney Harrison

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KR/PR Devin Hester

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WR Torry Holt

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WR Andre Johnson

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DT Steve McMichael

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HC Buddy Parker

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DE Julius Peppers

Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

WR Art Powell

RB Fred Taylor

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WR Reggie Wayne

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LB Patrick Willis

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S Darren Woodson

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