Mason Taylor watched his father finish up a Hall of Fame career with wide eyes and football dreams of his own.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and running back Raheem Mostert scored three touchdowns a piece as the team rebounded from a slow start to defeat the Carolina Panthers 35-21 on Sunday.

The wait is over and former Miami Dolphins star linebacker Zach Thomas is officially a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

South Florida is in the Hall-of-Fame spotlight.

Revis Island has a new home in “Football Heaven.”.

The wait is over and former Miami Dolphins star linebacker Zach Thomas is officially a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Just one day before Zach Thomas takes his step into NFL immortality, Miami Dolphins fans were seen celebrating all over Canton, Ohio as the former star linebacker makes his way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Six-time All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thomas and lockdown cornerback Darrelle Revis got voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on their first try.

Six-time All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thomas, shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis and speedy pass rusher Dwight Freeney headline the list of nine first-year eligible players picked among the 129 nominees for the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Zach Thomas has to continue to wait.

Zach Thomas is hoping for his call to the Hall.

DeMarcus Ware, Andre Johnson and Devin Hester are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2022 all in their first year of eligibility.

Zach Thomas is once again being considered for the Hall of Fame.

Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Not three years later, Manning threw 55 touchdown passes — that record still stands as the most in a season — and started in the Super Bowl for the Broncos. But he guided the Broncos to a win in Super Bowl 50 — then left the field forever. He finished his career with 65 interceptions and 13 defensive touchdowns, tied for the career record with Rod Woodson and Darren Sharper.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas, pictured here during a game in 2007, is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. CANTON, Ohio – Zach Thomas will have to wait at least another year to get the call to the Hall of Fame. Thomas was not selected into the 2021 class, which was announced on Saturday night. The five players chosen were Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Alan Faneca, Calvin Johnson and John Lynch. During his 13-year career, Thomas racked up 1,734 tackles, 17 interceptions, 20.5 sacks and 14 forced fumbles.

More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)More than two decades ago, Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. On Saturday, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When everybody is seeing it through the same eyes, it is a great way to play a football game.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas, pictured here during a game in 2007, is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. – When Miami Dolphins fans look at Zach Thomas, they see a Hall of Famer. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 finalists for the Class of 2021 and the seven-time Pro Bowler is on the list. Zach Thomas on being named a 2021 @ProFootballHOF finalist. pic.twitter.com/3dobtbfv9U — Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) January 6, 2021It’s the second year in a row that Thomas has been a finalist.

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The roster of nominees consists of 65 offensive players, 49 defensive players and 16 special teams players. The 2020 class could not be enshrined due to the coronavirus pandemic and will be honored next summer. Returning finalists from last year are receivers Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne; offensive linemen Tony Boselli and Alan Faneca; defensive linemen Richard Seymour and Bryant Young; linebackers Sam Mills and Zach Thomas; and defensive backs John Lynch and LeRoy Butler.