The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their 25 modern-era finalists on Tuesday and the Pittsburgh Steelers landed three names on the list. Among the finalists are wide receiver Hines Ward, guard Alan Faneca and safety Troy Polamalu.
This is Polamalu’s first time on the ballot but he is a near-lock to make the Hall as he’s one of the most dominant defensive backs to ever play. The road for Faneca and Ward is harder as both have been on the ballot before and are both play very crowded positions in terms of players waiting for their spot in the HOF.
Faneca has been a semifinalist five times and Ward four. Wide receiver Reggie Wayne and linebacker Patrick Willis are both first-time finalists along With Polamalu.
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