Commanders Announce Exciting Development Before Chiefs Game

Both London Fletcher and Brian Mitchell have advanced in the voting process.

"From 128 to 52 Brian Mitchell and London Fletcher have advanced in the voting process for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026."

The nominees began at 12 players, and now the list has narrowed to 52 players, with both former Commanders making the cut.

According to the release, the "Hall of Fame's full 50-person Selection Committee will review the above list and cast a vote," with the list moving down to 25 in five weeks.

Mitchell was selected in the fifth round of the 1990 NFL Draft by Washington and spent his first 10 NFL seasons with the franchise. He then played with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Mitchell is listed for special teams, despite also playing running back.

He was a member of the Washington team that won Super Bowl XXVI and he was an All-Pro once while making the Pro Bowl one time.

Fletcher began his career with the St. Louis Rams before playing with the Bills and playing the final seven seasons with Washington. He made the Pro Bowl four times and won Super Bowl XXXIV with the Rams.

The 20 finalists will be revealed during the week of Super Bowl LX