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Willie Anderson among 25 modern era semifinalists for Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed their 25 modern era semifinalists for the class of 2021, and one Bengals legend made the cut.

Former Bengals right tackle Willie Anderson is one of three offensive lineman to make the cut this year. The other two are Former Jaguars left tackle Tony Boselli and former Steelers left guard Alan Faneca. Each of them return for the sixth year in a row as semifinalists.

This is Anderson’s first time as a modern era semifinalist in his eighth year of eligibility. Anderson retired after the 2008 season, which was his only year not with the Bengals.