Four former Steelers are one step closer to football immortality as they advanced to the voting process for the Modern-Era Players for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Those who advanced are kicker Gary Anderson, linebacker James Harrison, center Maurkice Pouncey and receiver Hines Ward.

Anderson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 NFL Draft, but was released before the start of the season and signed by the Steelers, where he went on to play 12 seasons, earning three Pro Bowl selections and was a first team Associated Press All-Pro selection in 1985.

Anderson, who played for the Steelers from 1982-94, still ranks as the team's all-time leader in total points scored with 1,343. He had 309 field goals and 416 PATs. For a season, Anderson holds the fourth spot, with 13

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