After he was honored by the Green Bay Packers earlier this year, Brett Favre may be Hall of Fame bound. (Getty)
It’s another step to a gold jacket.
The NFL announced on Thursday evening the 15 modern-era finalists and two senior finalists for the 2016 Hall of Fame Class. The group was determined by a vote of the Hall’s Selection committee from a list of the 108 nominees that was reduced to 25 semifinalists earlier this year.
3 players in their first year of eligibility were named finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame: Brett Favre, Terrell Owens, Alan Faneca.
The group also includes three first-year eligible nominees. The finalists will be selected by the Hall’s Selection Committee, which meets in San Francisco the day before Super Bowl 50.
Here’s who has made the cut:
MODERN-ERA FINALISTS
Morten Anderson, Kicker: New Orleans Saints (1982-1994); Atlanta Falcons (1995-200, 2006-07); New York Giants (2001); Kansas City Chiefs ( 2002-03); Minnesota Vikings (2004)
Steve Atwater, Safety: Denver Broncos (1989-1998); New York Jets (1999)
Dan Coryell, Coach: St. Louis Cardinals (1973-77); San Diego Chargers (1978-86)
Terrell Davis, Running Back: Denver Broncos (1995-2001)
Tony Dungy, Coach: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996-2001); Indianapolis Colts (2002-08)
Alan Faneca, Guard: Pittsburgh Steelers (1998-2007); New York Jets (2008-09); Arizona Cardinals (2010)
Brett Favre, Quarterback: Atlanta Falcons (1991); Green Bay Packers (1992-2007); New York Jets (2008); Minnesota Vikings (2009-10)
Kevin Greene, Linebacker/Defensive End: Los Angeles Rams (1985-92); Pittsburgh Steelers (1993-95); San Francisco 49ers (1997) Carolina Panthers (1998-99)
Marvin Harrison, Wide Reciever: Indianapolis Colts (1996-2008)
Joe Jacoby, Tackle: Washington Redskins (1981-1993)
Edgerrin James, Running Back: Indianapolis Colts (1999-2005); Arizona Cardinals (2006-08); Seattle Seahawks (2009)
John Lynch, Free Safety: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993-2003); Denver Broncos (2004-07)
Terrell Owens, Wide Receiver: San Francisco 49ers (1996-2003); Philadelphia Eagles (2004-05); Dallas Cowboys (2006-08); Buffalo Bills (2009); Cincinnati Bengals (2010)
Orlando Pace, Tackle: St. Louis Rams (1997-2008); Chicago Bears (2009)
Kurt Warner, Quarterback: St. Louis Rams (1998-2003); New York Giants (2004); Arizona Cardinals (2005-09)
Senior Finalists
Ken Stabler, Quarterback: Oakland Raiders (1970-79); Houston Oilers (1980-81); New Orleans Saints (1982-84)
Dick Stanfel, Guard: Detroit Lions (1952-55); Washington Redskins (1956-58)
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