Eli Manning is among 52 Modern-Era Players who have advanced in the voting process for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.

The two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback was a finalist (final 15) for the Class of 2025 in his first year of eligibility.

Candidates in the Modern-Era Player category must have appeared in a professional football game no later than the 2020 season.

This year's original list of nominees began with 128 players – 77 on offense, 42 on defense and nine on special teams. Lomas Brown, who played for the Giants late in his career and started at left tackle in their Super Bowl XXXV appearance, is also among the final 52.

The next step of the process will be a vote for 25 players to advance to the Semifinalist stage, which will be announced in roughly five weeks,

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