Pro Football Hall of Fame announces Ring of Excellence ceremonies

CANTON, Ohio — In addition to the gold jacket and bronze bust, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will also be receiving their Ring of Excellence via official provider Kay Jewelers.

Ceremonies for the rings will take place at the players’ home stadiums on the following dates, according to a HOF release:

• Sunday, Sept. 8 – Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts for Dwight Freeney
• Sunday, Sept. 8 – Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears for Steve McMichael
• Sunday, Sept. 29 – Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers for Julius Peppers
• Sunday, Oct. 6 – Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos for Randy Gradishar
• Sunday, Oct. 6 – Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers for Patrick Willis
• Sunday, Oct. 27 – Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans for Andre Johnson
• Sunday, Nov. 17 – Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears for Devin Hester

Each ring is unique to each to every player with their likeness on one side and their name and year of enshrinement on the other. They also have their enshrinement number engraved on the inside of the ring.

“The spectacular Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is set in 14K gold with a total diamond weight of 1.75 carats,” the release reads. “It is much more than a beautiful piece of jewelry, however. Intricate details on the ring reflect the special significance of enshrinement.”