Thirteen players in their first year of eligibility are among the list of 128Modern-Era Players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, presented by

Visual Edge IT.

Three quarterbacks, the highest number among any position group, are among the first-year

eligible players: Drew Brees, Philip Rivers and Alex Smith. Others who last played in the

2020 season and under consideration for the first time include: wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald;

tight ends Greg Olsen and Jason Witten; running backs Frank Gore and LeSean McCoy;

offensive linemen David DeCastro and Maurkice Pouncey; defensive linemen Geno Atkins

and Jurrell Casey; and linebacker Thomas Davis.

The roster of nominees consists of 77 offensive players, 42 defensive players and nine special

teams players.

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