Eli Manning and Luke Kuechly Lead Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announces 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Class of 2025, including six first-time eligible candidates.

Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, is among the six first-year eligible candidates named as semifinalists for the Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.
Other first-time semifinalists include Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, Earl Thomas, Adam Vinatieri, and Marshal Yanda.
The semifinalist list was reduced from an initial group of 167 nominees, with the next cut to 15 finalists expected in December.
Returning semifinalists feature notable players like Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Torry Holt, and Reggie Wayne.
The final Hall of Fame class will be announced in February during the NFL Honors event, with enshrinement set for August in Canton.