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4 former Cowboys who deserve to be added to the Ring of Honor

By Lauren Barash

Nov 1, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys former player Darren Woodson gets a bowl from owner Jerry Jones while being inducted into the ring of honor at halftime of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys former player Darren Woodson gets a bowl from owner Jerry Jones while being inducted into the ring of honor at halftime of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: DeMarcus Ware #94 of the Dallas Cowboys holds up the ball after recovering a fumble against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 31-36. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

3. DeMarcus Ware, LB, 2005-2013

After getting snubbed in his first chance to enter the Hall of Fame this year, Ware shouldn’t be snubbed by the organization he gave nine amazing years to as well. The proof is in the stats and the numerous awards he received for his achievements.

After a 12-year career, he collected seven All-Pro selections, nine Pro Bowl nods, was a league sack leader in two seasons, won the Butkus Award twice, and landed a spot on the NFL 2000s All-Decade team. The linebacker legend racked up 117 sacks, which still remains the most in franchise history.

After leaving Dallas, he went to Denver and in just three seasons, added 21.5 more and helped the Broncos win a Super Bowl. He had a whopping seven consecutive 10+ sack seasons in his time with the Cowboys.

Ware added more than just sacks. He also had 35 forced fumbles, 171 tackles for loss, 229 quarterback hits, and 25 passes defended in his tenure. His speed, agility, and quickness helped him stand out from other defenders in the league.

How he didn’t make the HoF on his first try is still a mystery to many, but he certainly deserves to end up in the Ring of Honor one day in the future, too.

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