The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 52 modern-era players who have advanced in the voting process for the Class of 2026.

Candidates for the Hall in this category could have last appeared in a professional football game in the 2020 season.

Each member of the modern-era players screening committee, an entity created a year ago to make the first reductions from the original list of 128 nominees, cast a ballot for 50 former players. Under Hall of Fame bylaws, ties for the 50th position also remain eligible for the Class of 2026.

The 52 modern-era players whose names now move to the selection committee for further consideration for election as members of the Class of 2026 are:

*Finalist (final 15) for the Class of 2025.

QUARTERBACKS (3): Drew Brees, *Eli Manning, Philip Rivers.

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