Eli Manning, Hines Ward Lead 2025 Hall of Fame Semifinalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced 25 Modern-Era Player Semifinalists for its Class of 2025, including six first-year eligible candidates: Luke Kuechly, Eli Manning, Terrell Suggs, Earl Thomas, Adam Vinatieri, and Marshal Yanda. The list, reduced from 167 nominees, also features 17 players who were Semifinalists for the Class of 2024. The selection process will next cut the list to 15 Finalists, with the final Class of 2025 to be announced in February and enshrined in August.