Each NFL team’s biggest Pro Football Hall of Fame snub

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley rests on the sideline during a 34-27 win over the San Diego Chargers on 11/5/1972 at San Diego Stadium. (Photo by James Flores/Getty Images)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley rests on the sideline during a 34-27 win over the San Diego Chargers on 11/5/1972 at San Diego Stadium. (Photo by James Flores/Getty Images) /
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Nick Lowery, Kansas City Chiefs
Nick Lowery, Kansas City Chiefs /

Kansas City Chiefs – Nick Lowery, K

Many former AFL teams have multiple players who are Hall of Fame snubs. For Kansas City, Nick Lowery has the best case. The all-time leading scorer in Chiefs history, Lowery entered the league with the Patriots as an UDFA in 1978 and kicked for 18 years total in the NFL. He connected on over 80% of his career 479 field goal attempts. He also made four Pro Bowls and two First-Team All-Pro.

Las Vegas Raiders – Cliff Branch, WR

The Raiders selected  Branch in the fourth round of the 1972 NFL Draft. Branch played for the team for 14 seasons including four Pro Bowls and three First-Team All-Pro appearances. He amassed a career of over 8,600 receiving yards which included 67 touchdowns spanning 205 career games.

Los Angeles Chargers – Leslie O’Neal, DE

In the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected O’Neal. The Oklahoma State product starred for the team for for eight years, and finished his career with four seasons with the Rams and Chiefs. He amassed 132.5 career sacks, which ranks 14th all-time. The former power rusher was also a six-time Pro Bowl selection.