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Former Troy football player and current Dallas Cowboy Demarcus Ware attends the roast of Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the Renaissance. Jackhawkins04

DeMarcus Ware to sing anthem before HOF Game

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Two days before he’s enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, DeMarcus Ware will be back on the field for the Hall of Fame Game.

Ware is scheduled to sing the national anthem prior to the Aug. 3 preseason opener between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets.

A pass-rushing terror who had 117 sacks with the Cowboys and 21.5 more — plus a Super Bowl 50 win — with the Denver Broncos, Ware was elected to the Hall of Fame class being enshrined at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Aug. 5.

Ware averaged .78 sacks per game during his career with 138.5 sacks in 178 games (173 starts).

He earned seven All-Pro selections, nine Pro Bowls and joins a class that includes Browns left tackle Joe Thomas, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ronde Barber.

–Field Level Media

Feb 1, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Troy Polamalu speaks to the media druing NFL Honors awards presentation at Adrienne Arsht Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Troy Polamalu may miss HOF ceremony with COVID-19

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Former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in February 2020, and he’ll be enshrined in the Hall one way or the other in about a week. He just may not be able to be there for the ceremony, after announcing Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.

“Thank God I feel great and family are well,” Polamalu announced on social media. “I’m working with the HOF to ensure we abide by all protocols to make it to Canton in time for all the festivities.”

The Hall also commented on the situation, expressing disappointment for Polamalu. The Hall said it is working with health officials to determine whether he could be cleared to travel to Canton.

The enshrinement ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 7.

Polamalu, a four-time first-team All-Pro and 2010 AP Defensive Player of the Year, totaled 32 interceptions and 783 tackles in a 12-year career. He retired following the 2014 season and was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

–Field Level Media