Pro Football Hall of Fame reveals modern-era semifinalists; Tiki Barber makes cut for the first time

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has revealed its list of the 25 modern-era semifinalists who will be considered for induction next summer. 

Among this year’s semifinalists are two players who are eligible for induction for the first time: former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates and decorated pass rusher Julius Peppers, who played the majority of his career with the Carolina Panthers. 

Another notable semifinalist is former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, who made the cut for the first time after retiring after the 2006 season. Barber, who is one of just three players in NFL history with 10,000 career rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards, was the presenter for twin brother Ronde Barber during his induction this past summer. 

The following list will be whittled down to 15 finalists before the committee casts their final votes on Super Bowl weekend. The committee can chose to elect up to five modern-era finalists for induction. 

2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame modern-era semifinalists 

• Eric Allen, CB 
• Jared Allen, DE
• Willie Anderson, OT
• Tiki Barber, RB
• Anquan Boldin, WR
• Jahri Evans, G
• London Fletcher, LB
• Dwight Freeney, LB
• Antonio Gates, TE
• Eddie George, RB
• James Harrison, LB
• Rodney Harrison, S
• Devin Hester, PR/KR/WR
• Torry Holt, WR
• Andrew Johnson, WR
• Robert Mathis, DE/LB
• Julius Peppers, DE
• Steve Smith Sr., WR
• Fred Taylor, RB
• Ricky Watters, RB
• Reggie Wayne, WR 
• Vince Wilfork, DT
• Patrick Willis, LB
• Darren Woodson, S 

It’ll be interesting to…