Pro Football Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has revealed a list of 167 modern-era nominees for the Class of 2025, featuring significant names such as Eli Manning, Marshawn Lynch, and Luke Kuechly. Among those nominated are 10 players with ties to the Miami Dolphins, including Ricky Williams and Brandon Marshall, and a notable pair of Carolina Panthers legends, Kuechly and Ryan Kalil, who are eligible for the first time. The selection process will narrow this list down to 50 nominees by mid-October, then to 25 semifinalists, and finally to 15 finalists before the final induction class is determined ahead of Super Bowl LVIX. Notably, Steelers great Hines Ward is again nominated, along with teammates James Harrison, James Farrior, and Casey Hampton, all of whom played crucial roles in Super Bowl victories. This year’s nominees also feature former players with Chicago Bears connections, including Olin Kreutz and Charles Tillman. The Hall of Fame will finalize the new class, consisting of three to five players, in the summer of 2025.