Eli Manning, Antonio Gates, Jared Allen Headline 25 Semifinalists for Football Hall of Fame

Eli Manning, Antonio Gates, Jared Allen Headline 25 Semifinalists for Football Hall of Fame
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy while celebrating his team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, 2012. David J. Phillip/AP Photo
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Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and dominant pass rusher Jared Allen are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

The Hall announced the semifinalists on Wednesday after the selection committee cut down a list of 50 nominees made by a newly created screening committee. The list includes six players in their first year of eligibility and 10 players who were finalists last year.