Former Washington linebacker London Fletcher belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We’ve listed his accolades on this site many times and explained why his induction should be a no-brainer.
In 16 NFL seasons, Fletcher played in 256 games and recorded 2,039 tackles, 39 sacks, 109 tackles for loss, 19 forced fumbles, 23 interceptions, 12 fumble recoveries and three touchdowns. He appeared in four Pro Bowls [all with Washington], was a two-time second-team All-Pro, is in Washington’s Ring of Fame, and is also one of the franchise’s 90 greatest players.
Of his 16 NFL seasons, Fletcher spent the first four years of his career with the Rams, followed by five seasons in Buffalo, before finishing seven productive seasons in Washington.
Currently, Fletcher is a part of the Commanders’ exciting radio broadcast team with partner Bram Weinstein.
Ahead of Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Fletcher joined “Up & Adams” with Kay Adams, discussing his disappointment with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
“It doesn’t make any sense,” Fletcher said. He then explained how some hire publicists and use other methods to increase their chances of making it into the Hall of Fame, but he chooses let his numbers speak for him.
It’s not only the numbers speaking for him, as Fletcher revealed some NFL legends, including Tom Brady, have went to bat for him.
“I have had letters written by Tom Brady to……it’s some heavy hitters….Curtis Martin, bunch of Hall of Famers, Tony Gonzalez, on my behalf that have competed against me and know what it was like. Shady (LeSean) McCoy just recently said I was the best linebacker he ever played against and he played against some great ones……..I don’t know what else I need to do.
Tom Brady & Curtis Martin have written letters campaigning the Pro Football Hall of Fame to GET LONDON FLETCHER IN!
You gotta hear this. @CutonDime25 shout out too! @HogsHaven @Commanders @LFletcher59 pic.twitter.com/ASk5hUQqVm
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) January 24, 2025
The good news for Fletcher is he has Washington’s leadership on his side. The new ownership group will go far above what previous leadership did for retired players. Additionally, the Commanders’ recent success, which should not matter, could boost Fletcher’s case. The selection process for the Hall of Fame has needed revamping for some time