NFL Ring Of Honor Snubs: AFC West

West Islip, NY (Exclusive to ZennieReport.com) – Outside of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the highest honor that a player or non-player can achieve in the NFL is to be inducted into the ring of honor for the team they have primary (or even secondary) association with. And just like Canton, there are numerous snubs that are missing from these rings of honor. Here are the top players from every team’s ring of honor that is currently missing at the moment, beginning with the AFC West.

Denver Broncos- DeMarcus Ware, OLB

Hall of Famer, DeMarcus Ware is widely known for his first nine years in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. He will be inducted into their ring of honor later this season. However, his final three years in the league in Denver, are more than enough to induct him as a part of their Ring of Fame. While in the Mile High City, Ware earned two Pro Bowl selections and provided a veteran presence to a defensive unit that was ranked number one in the league in 2015. That season was capped off with a victory in Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers.

Kansas City Chiefs- Tamba Hali, DE

Unlike the other names on this list, Tamba Hali is very unlikely to ever get the call to Canton. However, his career in Kansas City is more than worthy into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Drafted in 2006, Hali played his entire 12-year career with the Chiefs and was always their leader on their defensive line. He was a part of six Pro Bowl selections from 2010 to 2015 and was named a part of the Associated Press’ All-Pro Second Teams in 2011 and 2012. He finished his career with 89.5 sacks, second all-time in Chiefs history only behind Pro Football Hall of Famer, Derrick Thomas.

Las Vegas Raiders- No One

There are many things that seperate the Raiders apart from their AFC West and NFL counterparts. But the biggest difference is they are the only team that doesn’t retire numbers or have a ring of honor. Instead, the team has a display around the entrance to the 200 section that honors those inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On each 6 ft. plaque, it features the player’s number, name plate and signature, followed by the year they were inducted. If the person didn’t play with the organization, the number is replaced with the team’s iconic shield logo. They don’t just do this for long time players either. They even have it for people who had a shortened tenure with the silver and black. It truly lives up to the motto of: “once a Raider, always a Raider.”

Los Angeles Chargers- Philip Rivers, QB

Early this year, long time tight end Antonio Gates will be inducted to their ring of honor. He is likely to be admitted first ballot into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024. The same can’t be said for his teammate Philip Rivers. He’s seen as more of a borderline case by many fans and media for enshrinement. Nevertheless, even without a Super Bowl berth or victory, Rivers was one of the best quarterbacks of his era. Drafted in the 2004 NFL Draft, the eight-time Pro Bowler played 16 years with the Chargers. 14 of these seasons were as the team’s starter. He is second all-time in consecutive starts by a quarterback in NFL history with 240. On top of that, he is the Chargers all-time leader in wins, yards and touchdowns by a quarterback.