Cowboys-Dolphins HoF Game to open preseason

From left, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Warren Sapp, former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter, former Baltimore offensive lineman Jonathan Ogden, and Former Dallas Cowboy offensive lineman Larry Allen stand after they were selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

CANTON, Ohio — The Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins will meet in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 4 to open the NFL’s preseason.

The night game at Fawcett Stadium will follow the induction ceremonies the previous day. Entering the Hall of Fame will be former Cowboys offensive lineman Larry Allen, former Dolphins wide receiver Cris Carter, and Bill Parcells, who coached in Dallas and later was Miami’s vice-president of football operations.

Also being inducted are tackle Jonathan Ogden, defensive tackles Warren Sapp and Curley Culp, and linebacker Dave Robinson.

The Hall of Fame is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has plans to recognize many returning members as well as the new inductees.

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