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Originally Published 3 months ago — by NFL.com
A list of 128 modern-era players, including first-year eligible stars like Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Philip Rivers, has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. The selection process involves multiple rounds of voting by a committee, narrowing the list from 128 to 15 finalists, with the final class to be announced next August.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 128 modern-era nominees for the 2026 class, including first-year eligible players like Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Philip Rivers. The selection process involves multiple rounds of voting by committees to narrow the list to 15 finalists, with the final inductees to be announced next August. The class can include three to five players, with the process overseen by Ernst & Young LLP.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the list of 173 Modern-Era Nominees for the Class of 2024, including nine players in their first year of eligibility. The nominees consist of players from various positions, with quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and offensive linemen being well-represented. The list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November, and the final selection of four to nine new members will be made by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee in early 2024.