Cowboys greats DeMarcus Ware, Darren Woodson among finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

The list of nominees was limited from 28 to 15.

Also, former Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley was named a senior finalist for the Class of 2023.

Howley is a former Super Bowl MVP and a five-time first-team All-Pro selection and six-time Pro Bowler. Howley is also in the Cowboys’ famed Ring of Honor.

Howley joins former Jets defensive end Joe Klecko, Bengals cornerback Ken Riley, and coach Don Coryell as senior finalist.

Ware, who is the Cowboys all-time sacks leader (117), was a finalist for the first time since being eligible for the ballot last year. Ware is a nine-time Pro Bowler and was named to four All-Pro teams. Ware was also named to the all-decade team for the 2000s. He played nine seasons with the Cowboys before finishing the last three years with the Broncos. Ware is considered one of the best pass rushers of his generation.

Woodson is the Cowboys’ all-time leader in tackles and is a finalist for the first time since becoming eligible for the Hall. Woodson was a semifinalist the last four years before being named a finalist.

Woodson is one of the first safeties to cover tight ends and wide receivers. Woodson, a three-time Super Bowl champ, was named to three All-Pro teams and five Pro Bowl appearances.

Woodson played 12 seasons in Dallas.

Thomas, a Texas Tech alumnus, played with the Dolphins for 12 seasons before ending his career with Dallas in 2008.