Former Atlanta Falcons Devin Hester and Dwight Freeney voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Atlanta Falcons Devin Hester and Dwight Freeney are headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Hester played for the Falcons in 2014 and 2015.

Hester is considered the best return man of all time with an NFL record 20 return touchdowns in his career.

Famously, Hester returned the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI against the Indianapolis Colts for a touchdown.

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Freeney played the majority of his career with the Indianapolis Colts but spent the 2016 season with the Falcons. That season, the Falcons lost to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

In addition to Hester and Freeney, wide receiver Andre Johnson, defensive end Julius Peppers, and linebacker Patrick Willis were all voted into the Hall of Fame as well.

Hester will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame in August.

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