HOUSTON -- In his first year of eligibility, former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins did not receive enough votes to be elected into the NFL Hall of Fame. 

Dawkins, who is currently employed with the Eagles as a scout, was in Houston for Super Bowl LI when he got the news. 

To be elected, Dawkins needed at least 80 percent of the vote from the 46-person selection committee. It is not known at this point how many votes Dawkins received.

Former Eagles receiver Terrell Owens was also not voted in.

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Dawkins played for the Eagles from 1996 to 2008, appearing in 183 games, before leaving to sign with the Denver Broncos, where he played for three seasons. He retired after signing a one-day contract in 2012 with the Eagles. 

Dawkins had this to say in a tweet about the bad news:

Does not change the facts... I'm Blessed By The Best!! Thanks for all the love!!! #BBTB [?] [?]

-- Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) February 5, 2017

In his 16-year career, Dawkins finished with 895 tackles, 37 interceptions and 26 sacks. The Eagles retired his No. 20 during halftime of a 2012 game against the Giants. 

With only six safeties in the Hall of Fame, however, Dawkins' position likely played a role in him not receiving enough votes.  

In addition to Dawkins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety John Lynch was also not voted in. 

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