Why can't New England Patriots' defensive players gain HOF traction?

Relive the best moments from the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinements from Canton, Ohio.

Listen to Hall of Fame inductee and former wide receiver Andre Johnson's full speech at the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Former defensive end Julius Peppers' full speech at the Pro Football HOF Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

Former Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak presents wide receiver Andre Johnson into the 2024 Hall of Fame Class.

Listen to Hall of Fame inductee and former return specialist Devin Hester's full speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

Listen to Hall of Fame inductee and former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis' full speech at the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Friend and agent Carl Carey presents Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers into the 2024 Hall of Fame.

Legendary San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis' sister Ernicka Willis presents him into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024.

Hall of Fame inductee and former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar's full speech at the Pro Football HOF Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

Mother Juanita Brown presents former kick returner Devin Hester into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024.

Former Denver Bronco's teammate Tom Jackson presents Randy Gradishar into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024.

Listen to Hall of Fame inductee and former defensive end Dwight Freeney's full speech at the Pro Football HOF Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

Legendary Chicago Bears tackle Steve McMichael has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024.

Jarrett Payton, the son of NFL legend Walter Payton, presents Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael's entrance into the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay presents former defensive end Dwight Freeney into the 2024 Hall of Fame Class.

NFL Network's Rich Eisen memorializes Pro Football Family we've lost in the past year.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche tells Patrick Willis' HOF Door Knock story

NFL Network's Rich Eisens shares colleges with most Pro Football HOF Players since 1990.

Devin Hester is widely recognized as the greatest return specialist in NFL history - and one of its most versatile talents. But at times during his Hall of Fame football career, Hester's versatility was accompanied by questions about his ideal fit on the field. In this excerpt from Devin Hester's "Road to Canton," Hester shares how he came to accept his destiny: a game-breaker as unique as any in the history of the sport.

Watch the best plays made by former Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers in 10 seasons with Panthers.

Watch all sacks by former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney in 11 seasons with the Colts.

Watch all 14 receiving touchdowns by former Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester in career with Bears.

Watch every touchdown return by former Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester in career with Bears.

Watch all 65 touchdowns by former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson in regular season and postseason of Texans career.

Dwight Freeney looks ahead to HOF induction in exclusive interview on July 16 with "The Insiders".