There are 162 senior nominees for the Hall's Class of 2026.

Clay Matthews Jr. and Gary Collins among several former Cleveland Browns on the list.

Former AFL star George Saimes from Canton Lincoln and NFL Pro Bowl tackle Bob Vogel from Massillon also are nominated.

CANTON — More than 150 past players are nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 in the Seniors category, for candidates whose last season was 2000 or earlier.

As noted by the Hall, “The Seniors Screening Committee, an entity created in 2025 to add additional input around the overall selection process,” will cut the list to 50 by early October. Later this fall, a Seniors Blue-Ribbon Committee will select three Seniors as finalists for possible election to the Class of 2026.

Familiar names with Browns tie

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