Just over a month after the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was enshrined in the hallowed halls of Canton, the attention has shifted to the 2026 class as 128 players were nominated for the modern-era class Wednesday morning.
Among those 128 players, eight former Pittsburgh Steelers were nominated. That includes wide receiver Hines Ward, outside linebacker James Harrison, inside linebacker James Farrior, and defensive backs Carnell Lake and Allen Rossum.
Joining them this year as nominees in their first year of eligibly are center Maurkice Pouncey and guard David DeCastro.
After earning a nod into the Steelers’ Hall of Honor in late July, Pouncey’s resume is about to get even stronger.