CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers are set to honor former linebacker Sam Mills this weekend, according to a release.
The Panthers will present Mills’ wife, Melanie Mills, with his Hall of Fame ring during a presentation after the first quarter break of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at home.
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The Hall revised its policy regarding the presentation of the Ring of Excellence to be enshrined posthumously.
Only living Hall of Famers were able to receive a ring. Under the new policy, members enshrined posthumously receive a ring are those who are survived by a spouse, an adult child or a parent.
Sunday’s game will start at 1 p.m.
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