The Pro Football Hall of Fame released the 15 finalists for the 2016 Hall of Fame class Tuesday night.ย The committee hasย reduced theย listย of 26 semi-finalists down to 15.
Here are the 15 finalists being considered for theย Hall of Fame in alphabetical order:
- Morten Anderson, kicker (New Orleans Saints, 1982-1994; Atlanta Falcons, 1995-2000; 2006-07; New York Giants, 2001; Kansas City Chiefs, 2002-03; Minnesota Vikings, 2004)
- Tony Boselli, offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars, 1995-2001; Houston Texans, 2002)
- Isaac Bruce, wide receiver (Los Angeles Rams, 1994; St. Louis Rams, 1995-2007; San Francisco 49ers, 2008-09)
- Don Coryell, coach (St. Louis Cardinals, 1973-77; San Diego Chargers, 1978-1986)
- Brian Dawkins, safety (Philadelphia Eagles, 1996-2008; Denver Broncos, 2009-2011)
- Alan Faneca, guard (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1998-2007; New York Jets, 2008-09; Arizona Cardinals, 2010)
- Joe Jacoby, offensive tackle (Washington Redskins, 1981-1993)
- LaDainian Tomlinson, running back (San Diego Chargers, 2001-09; New York Jets, 2010-11)
- Jason Taylor, defensive end (Miami Dolphins, 1997-2007, ’09, 2011; Washington Redskins, 2008; New York Jets, 2010)
- Ty Law, cornerback (New England Patriots, 1995-2004; New York Jets, 2005, ’08; Kansas City Chiefs, 2006-07; Denver Broncos, 2009)
- John Lynch, safety (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1993-2003; Denver Broncos, 2004-07)
- Kevin Mawae, center (Seattle Seahawks, 1994-97; New York Jets, 1998-2005; Tennessee Titans, 2006-09)
- Terrell Owens, wide receiver (San Francisco 49ers, 1996-2003; Philadelphia Eagles, 2004-05; Dallas Cowboys, 2006-08; Buffalo Bills, 2009; Cincinnati Bengals, 2010)
- Kurt Warner, quarterback (St. Louis Rams, 1998-2003; New York Giants, 2004; Arizona Cardinals, 2005-09)
Senior finalist
- Kenny Easley, Safety โ 1981-87 Seattle Seahawks
Contributor finalists
- Jerry Jones, Owner, President & General Manager โ 1989-present Dallas Cowboys
- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner โ 1989-2006 National Football League
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