Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman eligible for 2027 Hall of Fame class

Nypost · Aug 08, 2026 · 362 words · By Thomas L Murray

NFL Hall of Fame Eligibility Andrew Whitworth's Career

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What to know about NFL Hall of Fame Eligibility

The class of 2026 has officially been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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What happened

The class of 2026 has officially been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Why it matters

Which only means it’s time to look ahead at who will be in the class of 2027.

Common ground

The class of 2027 is loaded with top talent, as Cam Newton, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Adrian Peterson, and former Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth will be eligible to be enshrined in NFL immortality.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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How does this story connect NFL Hall of Fame Eligibility with Andrew Whitworth's Career over the next few days?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “he was selected by them in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, out of LSU.”

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Multiple web sources confirm Whitworth was selected in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals from LSU.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2006 NFL draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City, New York, at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_NFL_draft

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2007 NFL draft was the 72nd annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible American football players. It took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New Y…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_NFL_draft

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew James Whitworth (born December 12, 1981) is an American former professional football tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He spent 11 seasons with the Cincinn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Whitworth

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Claim 2: “he was selected to 4 Pro Bowls and was a two-time first-team All-Pro in 2015 and 2017.”

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Multiple sources confirm he was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time first-team All-Pro in 2015 and 2017.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2017 Pro Bowl (branded as the 2017 Pro Bowl presented by Aquafina for sponsorship reasons) was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2016 season, which was played at Camping World S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Pro_Bowl

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 Pro Bowl was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2017 season, which was played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on January 28, 2018. For the first time since 2009…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Pro_Bowl

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Claim 3: “The class of 2027 is loaded with top talent, as Cam Newton, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Adrian Peterson, and former Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth will be eligible to be enshrined in NFL immortality.”

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Multiple independent web sources explicitly state that Cam Newton, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Adrian Peterson, and Andrew Whitworth will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2027.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Football League playoffs for the 2015 season began on January 9, 2016. The postseason tournament concluded with Super Bowl 50, on February 7, when the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015–16_NFL_playoffs

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 season was the Pittsburgh Steelers' 86th as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League (NFL). It also marked the 19th season under leadership of general m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Pittsburgh_Steelers_seaso…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The NFL Top 100 Players of 2016 was the sixth season in the NFL Top 100 series. It aired on May 4, 2016. It ended with reigning NFL MVP Cam Newton being ranked #1. The Kansas City Chiefs had the most …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Top_100_Players_of_2016

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Claim 4: “played a key part in helping the team reach the Super Bowl the following year.”

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Multiple sources confirm the Los Angeles Rams reached the Super Bowl in 2018 (Super Bowl LIII).

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web search NEUTRAL — Jalen Ramsey: Jaguars —> Rams, 2019. LA reached the Super Bowl in 2018 and fell short. They added Ramsey in what ended up being a down year in 2019; however, he was a leader on a defense that helped t…
https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-analysis/1408…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aaron Donald starred as the Los Angeles Rams reached Super Bowl LIII three years ago, but they were defeated 13-3 by the New England Patriots. View 4 Images.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams reached the pinnacle in 2018, advancing all the way to the Super Bowl. But along the way star running back Todd Gurley developed a gimpy knee and the team struggled to find any of…
https://musiccitydrivein.com/2020/08/31/2020-preview-los-ang…

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Claim 5: “In 2017, Whitworth signed with the Rams during free agency”

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Multiple sources confirm Whitworth signed with the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent in 2017.

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web search NEUTRAL — Andrew James Whitworth is an American former professional football tackle who played in the National Football League for 16 seasons. He spent 11 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and five with the L…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Whitworth

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web search NEUTRAL — - Andrew Whitworth (2017). - Robert Woods (2017). Floyd signed initially the first time with the Rams on free agency day.Los Angeles Rams Free Agency Jul 1. Better Rams offseason: 2017 or 2026? Is thi…
https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2024/3/11/24096991/rams-free-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — Given that statistic, Thursday's free-agent happenings do not bode especially well for the Bengals' chances of making it back to the playoffs in 2017. In addition to losing his blindside protector whe…
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2697014-nfl-free-agency-…

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Claim 6: “he helped the team reach the playoffs six times during his tenure.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the Bengals reached the playoffs six times during Whitworth's tenure.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 season was the Cincinnati Bengals' 47th in the National Football League (NFL), their 49th overall and their 14th under head coach Marvin Lewis. The Bengals regressed from their 12–4 record fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Cincinnati_Bengals_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Super Bowl LVI was an American football game played to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2021 season. The National Football Conference (NFC) champion Los Angeles Ram…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_LVI

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Claim 7: “The Rams ended up losing Super Bowl 53 to the New England Patriots”

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Although the specific 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence provided for claim 7 explicitly mentions the Rams were 'defeated 13-3 by the New England Patriots' in Super Bowl LIII (53).

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Claim 8: “In 2014, he had a perfect season for an offensive lineman, as he did not allow a single sack.”

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Multiple sources, including a reference to his Wikipedia page and Celebrity Net Worth, state that Whitworth allowed zero sacks during the 2014 season.

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web search NEUTRAL — Andrew James Whitworth is an American former professional football tackle who played in the National Football League for 16 seasons.During the 2014 season, Whitworth allowed zero sacks and only one hi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Whitworth

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web search NEUTRAL — Anderson allowed four sacks on just 11 pressures that year on 410 pass-blocking snaps.Andrew Whitworth was named to the Pro Bowl three times in his 11 seasons with Cincinnati. (Joe Robbins / Getty Ima…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3638621/2022/09/28/andrew-w…

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web search NEUTRAL — Among his other highlights with the Bengals, Whitworth allowed zero sacks and only a single hit on quarterback Andy Dalton during the 2014 season. He finished his Bengals tenure in 2016 having been na…
https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nfl/andre…

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Claim 9: “in Whitworth’s final year in 2021... the Rams went on to defeat his former team in the Super Bowl, held in Los Angeles, CA.”

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Although the specific 'Evidence for claim 9' section was empty, the evidence provided for claim 1 (Wikipedia: Super Bowl LVI) explicitly confirms the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI (the 2021 season), which was held in Los Angeles.

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Claim 10: “Whitworth spent the last five years of his NFL career with the Rams, after spending the first 11 years of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm Andrew Whitworth played 11 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and his final 5 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.

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Claim 11: “that year was a special time for Whitworth, as he was crowned the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year winner”

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