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Other first-time nominees for the Class of 2024
are wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Jordy Nelson, running
back Jamaal Charles, offensive linemen T.J. Lang, Josh Sitton
and Max Unger, and defensive lineman Haloti Ngata.
Gates, a tight end, and Peppers, a defensive end, were
considered among the best at their positions earlier in the
2000s. Both three-time All-Pro selections, Peppers and Gates
were named to the Hall of Fame's All-2000s team. Peppers also
got the nod on the All-2010s team.
The list of modern-era nominees is made up of 94 offensive
players, 62 defensive players and 17 special teams players. The
173 nominees will be pared to 25 semifinalists in November and
eventually further whittled before the 50-member Pro Football
Hall of Fame selection committee votes on the Class of 2024
before Super Bowl LVIII.
The committee also will consider seniors finalists Randy
Gradishar, Steve McMichael and Art Powell, and Buddy Parker from
the coach/contributor category. Parker coached three NFL teams
from 1949-63.
Finalists from the 2023 class nominated again for 2024 are Jared
Allen, Willie Anderson, Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester, Torry
Holt, Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, Patrick Willis and Darren
Woodson.
To be elected to the Hall of Fame, a nominee must be named on 80
percent of ballots.
--Field Level Media
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