Faulk, Bettis are Hall semifinalists
Running backs Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis and Marshall Faulk are among 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2011.
Star cornerback Deion Sanders also is on the list. All of them are in their first year of eligibility.
Top receivers Cris Carter, Tim Brown and Andre Reed are among the semifinalists, along with tight end Shannon Sharpe; running backs Roger Craig and Terrell Davis; offensive linemen Willie Roaf and Dermontti Dawson; defensive linemen/linebackers Charles Haley, Chris Doleman and Kevin Greene; punter Ray Guy; and former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.
The list will be cut to 17, including senior committee nominees Chris Hanburger and Les Richter. Between four and seven enshrinees will be announced Feb. 5, the day before the Super Bowl.
-
Jets reportedly trading former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson to Broncos
2024 NFL Draft: 5 QBs drafted, Jets add Bowers in Nick Wright's final mock draft
Sportsbooks brace for NFL Draft betting: 'It’s an impossible task'
-
Meet the most interesting player in the 2024 NFL Draft
What are Cowboys’ best options at QB if Dak Prescott leaves?
Tyreek Hill reveals Mike McDaniel called him out following playoff loss to Chiefs
-
2024 NFL Draft Schedule: Date, time, how to watch, TV channel
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Chargers, Giants land star wideouts after QBs go 1-4
2024 NFL Schedule Release: Date, when does the season start?
-
Jets reportedly trading former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson to Broncos
2024 NFL Draft: 5 QBs drafted, Jets add Bowers in Nick Wright's final mock draft
Sportsbooks brace for NFL Draft betting: 'It’s an impossible task'
-
Meet the most interesting player in the 2024 NFL Draft
What are Cowboys’ best options at QB if Dak Prescott leaves?
Tyreek Hill reveals Mike McDaniel called him out following playoff loss to Chiefs
-
2024 NFL Draft Schedule: Date, time, how to watch, TV channel
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Chargers, Giants land star wideouts after QBs go 1-4
2024 NFL Schedule Release: Date, when does the season start?