Nov 29, 2023 - Sports

Former Titans star Eddie George a semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Adam Tamburin

Former running back Eddie George of the Tennessee Titans on the field at halftime — Eddie George in 2019. Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

Former Titans running back Eddie George was named Tuesday as a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2024.

Rushing the news: George became a household name in Nashville during the team's early years in town. He is one of the NFL's top rushers — he rushed for more than 10,000 yards with the Titans, setting a franchise record.

State of play: George, who now coaches football at Tennessee State University, is one of 25 modern-era semifinalists. The field will be culled to 15 before final voting. The inductees will be announced during the "NFL Honors" ceremony on Feb. 8.

Flashback: George was previously a semifinalist in 2022. He said the honor left him "floored."

"This is not an easy fraternity to get into," he said at the time, per the Titans. "Just to be considered for it is an accomplishment unto itself."

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Former Titans star Eddie George a semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

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