The Pro Football Hall of Fame has trimmed its Modern-Era Players list from 52 to 26 semifinalists, and three Indianapolis Colts legends made the cut. Robert Mathis, Reggie Wayne, and Adam Vinatieri all remain in contention for enshrinement in Canton.
It hasn't been long since "98-93 Bring the Heat Boulevard" was torturing opposing quarterbacks together for the Indianapolis Colts. Yes, Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney are both long retired, but their impact remains present for edge rushers across the league.
Three Colts legends have made their way into the next round of Hall of Fame cutdowns. The Pro Football Hall of Fame reached its next stage in the selection process on Wednesday, cutting down its list of Class of 2025 candidates to 25 semifinalists.
Three fellow HBCU alumni—Ben Coates of Livingstone College, Robert Mathis of Alabama A&M, and Steve McNair of Alcorn State University—along with Eddie George, an Ohio State alum and head coach at Tennessee State University, have made the cut for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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