Lions Owner Sheila Ford Hamp Calls on NFL to Review Results After Lions Legend With 7× Pro Bowl and 3× All-Pro Honors Is Left Off the 2026 Hall of Fame List — and the Reason Behind It Has the Lions Community Furious
Detroit, Michigan – The Detroit Lions community endured a deeply disappointing day after Lomas Brown was left off the list of Hall of Fame candidates for the Class of 2026. Shortly thereafter, Sheila Ford Hamp rarely spoke out publicly, calling on the NFL to review the decision. For Lions fans, this was not merely a controversial ruling — it felt like a denial of a part of the franchise’s history.

Lomas Brown was a symbol of the Lions for more than a decade, earning seven Pro Bowl selections, three All-Pro honors, and serving as the primary protector for legendary running back Barry Sanders on the offensive line. Despite an elite résumé, Brown was excluded from this year’s list, prompting many to question the Hall of Fame’s evaluation criteria, particularly for offensive linemen who receive less attention than more “glamorous” positions.
Sheila Ford Hamp did not hide her frustration when addressing the decision. “What Lomas Brown has done for Detroit, for the Lions, and for the NFL deserves recognition at the highest level,” she said. “When a player with that level of durability, excellence, and impact is overlooked, I believe the league needs to reexamine how it evaluates the legacies of those who built the foundation of this game.”

The reaction from the Lions community was almost immediate. On social media, fans voiced their anger, arguing that the Hall of Fame continues to undervalue the offensive line and overlook players who lack flashy highlights but ultimately determine a team’s success or failure. For many supporters, Brown’s omission was not just a name being passed over — it reinforced the feeling that the Lions are still not being respected on a national level.
From a broader perspective, the controversy reflects a larger issue facing the modern Hall of Fame: how to balance statistics, accolades, and true on-field impact. “You can’t tell the story of the NFL without people like Lomas Brown,” a former player noted. “If those foundations aren’t honored, then the Hall of Fame is missing the very soul of the sport.” For the Lions and Sheila Ford Hamp, the fight for fairness for their legend is far from over.
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