Fans Enraged Over 2024 Pro Football Hall Of Fame Snub

NFL Fans Are Enraged Over Controversial Snub For 2024 Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class

February 9, 2024, 8:07pm ESTBy Alex Hoegler

Exterior of Pro Football Hall of Fame building seen. — CANTON, OH – AUGUST 3: The exterior of the Pro Football Hall of Fame prior to the NFL Class of 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 3, 2013 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

NFL fans are furious over a controversial snub from the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class that was announced on Thursday night.

During the NFL Honors ceremony, it was revealed that Patrick Willis, Julius Peppers, Devin Hester, Dwight Freeney, Andre Johnson and seniors Steve McMichael and Randy Gradishar will all be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year.

One notable snub was former San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers superstar tight end Antonio Gates, who was Hall of Fame eligible for the first time this year. Many viewed Gates as an absolute luck to go in, and the decision to delay his inevitable entry by at least one year caused quite the outrage on social media:

I'm confident Antonio Gates will eventually get in, but still stunned the all-time career TE leader in TDs (42 more than Kelce!) and someone who was first team All-Pro 3 straight times over Tony Gonzalez *in Gonzalez's prime* has to wait
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) February 9, 2024

Antonio Gates not being a first ballot Hall of Famer is an absolute travesty, and a downright embarrassment.
— Bolt Beat (@BB_Chargers) February 9, 2024

Just a reminder that Antonio Gates has the most TD's in NFL history for a Tight End. Antonio Gates has the 3rd most receptions in NFL history for a Tight End. Antonio Gates has the 3rd most receiving yards in NFL history for a Tight End. …Yet, he did not make the HOF in 2024.
— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) February 9, 2024

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Andre Johnson was a great player and all but Antonio Gates was significantly better at his position and scored 46 more career touchdowns, had more Pro Bowl and more All-Pro honors. I mean, what are we even doing here? pic.twitter.com/Khac58sjaB
— Guilty As Charged Podcast (@GACPodcast17) February 9, 2024

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Lost all faith in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's credibility, Antonio Gates deserved to be in the hall of fame today… 💔pic.twitter.com/Ju6h8Mu7Yr
— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) February 9, 2024

How is Antonio Gates not a first ballot NFL Hall of Famer?

🔹️955 receptions (3rd among TE)
🔹️11, 841 receiving yards (3rd)
🔹️116 TDs (1st TE, 7th among all players)
🔹️6 All-Pro teams
🔹️2000s All-Decade Team

Atrocious from the committee. pic.twitter.com/agC5vWEljR
— Nick (@HolzSportsCo) February 9, 2024

Antonio Gates not being a first ballot is an absolute embarrassment, they should be ashamed.
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) February 9, 2024

Putting Andre Johnson and Devin Hester in the HOF before Antonio Gates, Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne, and Steve Smith is criminal.

Embarrassing decisions this year.
— Scott Kacsmar (@ScottKacsmar) February 9, 2024

Gates joined the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Kent State in 2003, even though he never played college football. The basketball standout gave football a shot anyway, and the rest is history.

Gates earned eight Pro Bowl nods and was a four-time First-team and two-time Second-team All-Pro. He finished with 955 career receptions for 11,841 yards and 116 touchdowns.