11 former Browns nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame

CANTON, Ohio (WKBN) – Eleven former Cleveland Browns were among the 167 modern-era player nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

The following players spent one or more seasons in Cleveland.

Quarterbacks: Jake Delhomme (2010), Jeff Garcia (2004)

Running backs: Jamal Lewis (2007-09), Eric Metcalf (1989-94)

Wide Receivers: Andre Rison (1995)

Offensive line: Lomas Brown (1999)

Defensive Line: Ted Washington (2006-07)

Linebackers: Willie McGinest (2006-08)

Kickers: Matt Stover (1991-95)

Punters: Brad Maynard (2011)

Returners: Josh Cribbs (2005-12)

According to a release from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the list of Modern-Era nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November.

A total of 20 finalists will be presented to the full 50-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee during its annual meeting to choose the Class of 2025.

Those candidates will consist of 15 Modern-Era Players finalists, three Seniors finalists, a Coach finalist and a Contributor finalist.

The Selection Committee will meet early next year (on a date to be determined) in advance of Super Bowl LVIX. While there is no set number for any class of enshrinees, the selection process bylaws provide that between four and eight new members will be selected.

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