"Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headlined a group of four modern era finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tight end Jason Witten and running back Frank Gore were the two other first-year eligible players who were also announced Tuesday among the 15 finalists. Willie Anderson, Torry Holt, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri were guaranteed spots after advancing to the final seven in voting for the 2025 class. There are six other returning finalists with Eli Manning, Reggie Wayne, Jahri Evans, Marshall Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Darren Woodson all making it back to this stage."
"Brees is second all-time to Tom Brady with 80,358 yards passing and 571 touchdown passes. He spent the first five seasons of his career with the San Diego Chargers before signing as a free agent with the Saints in 2006, where his career took off as he helped lift a city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Brees delivered to New Orleans its first Super Bowl title following the 2009 season, when he won MVP of the game after beating Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts."
"The 50-person selection committee will vote on the 15 finalists next month with the results announced Feb. 5 at "NFL Honors." Between three and five of the finalists will be inducted in the second year of this current format. In addition to the modern era finalists, the selection committee will also consider seniors candidates Ken Anderson, Roger Craig and L.C. Greenwood, coaching candidate Bill Belichick and contributor Robert Kraft. Between one and three of those finalists will make it into the Hall."
Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Jason Witten and Frank Gore are modern-era finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame among 15 finalists. Willie Anderson, Torry Holt, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri secured finalist spots by advancing to the final seven. Eli Manning, Reggie Wayne, Jahri Evans, Marshall Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Darren Woodson returned as finalists. Defensive tackle Kevin Williams reached the finalist stage for the first time in his sixth year of eligibility. The 50-person selection committee will vote next month and announce results Feb. 5 at "NFL Honors." Between three and five modern-era finalists will be inducted, while seniors, a coach and a contributor remain eligible for one to three selections.
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