Linebacker Derrick Brooks tweets that he has been elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Former Tampa Bay linebacker Derrick Brooks says he's been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Brooks tweeted his selection shortly after 6 p.m. The Hall of Fame plans to announce its next class around 7 p.m.
Brooks posted: "Thought of tonight is JOY, HUMILITY, and gratefulness, I'm in the Hall of Fame Now."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Brooks played 14 seasons in the NFL and helped the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl after the 2002 season.