Former Patriots cornerback Ty Law is one of 25 modern-era semifinalists named for consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016.
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Law, who already is a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame, was drafted by New England in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft and spent 10 seasons there.
Favre retired after the 2010 season as the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdown passes and passing yardage, marks that have since been surpassed by Peyton Manning.
Mills, along with tackle Tony Boselli, is a semifinalist for the first time although he has been eligible for induction previously.
Buccaneers legend John Lynch, who spent an offseason with the Patriots, is also up for nomination.
Warner almost made it a year ago, but coming close before doesn’t guarantee anything in the future, especially now that Brett Favre is on the ballot.
Atwater played his high school ball at Lutheran North High; Greene, a former Los Angeles Ram, played his high school ball in Granite City.
Marvin Harrison (third time) and Tony Dungy (third time) were among 25 semifinalists for the Class of 2016 named Tuesday night on NFL Network.
The original field of 108 nominees and these selections will be cut to 15 in early January.
The Class of 2016 will be officially enshrined in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Saturday, August 6 in Canton, Ohio as the main event of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Annual Enshrinement Week.
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Owens played wide receiver in the National Football League for 15 seasons, with stints for the 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 will be announced during “NFL Honors”, a two-hour primetime awards special to air nationally on the eve of the Super Bowl from 9-11 p.m. on CBS. In addition, QB Ken Stabler and OG Dick Stanfel are senior finalists, and owner Edward DeBartolo, Jr.is a contributor finalist. The selection process bylaws provide that four to eight inductees will be selected.
