And then there were 25.
On Tuesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed the list of 25 modern-era semifinalists for its 2019 class:
NFL.com noted cornerback Champ Bailey, tight end Tony Gonzalez and safety Ed Reed are the three first-time candidates, while linebacker Zach Thomas and coach Tom Flores reached the semifinals portion of the voting for the first time.
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