The NFL announced the 173 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
There are 12 former Kansas City Chiefs in the running, including return specialist Dante Hall, fullback Tony Richardson, quarterback Rich Gannon, guard Brian Waters, and first-time nominee running back Jamaal Charles.
The list will be cut to 25 semifinalists in November and 15 finalists in early January.
Here’s a look at the former Chiefs up for the Hall of Fame in 2024:
WR/KR/PR Dante Hall
** FILE ** Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dante Hall celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos, in Kansas City, Mo., in this Dec. 4, 2005 file photo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs career: 2000-06
FB Tony Richardson
40. Tony Richardson, FB, 1995-2005: In his first season with the Chiefs, Richardson started only one game but gained notice by laying a key block on Marcus Allen’s 100th career touchdown. He led the team with 697 rushing yards in 2000 and eventually became the starting fullback, contributing to dominant rushing seasons from Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson. He earned two Pro Bowl appearances as a Chief and was named to the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2000s. He was also a standout on special teams, racking up 96 tackles during his Chiefs tenure. Richardson was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2016. (AP Photo / Jeff Chiu)
Chiefs career: 1995-05
RB Priest Holmes
09 Dec 2001 : Priest Holmes of the Kansas City Chiefs heads downfield against the Oakland Raiders during the game at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 28-26. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Allsport
Chiefs career: 2001-07
RB Thomas Jones
Oct 31, 2010; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Thomas Jones (20) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Chiefs career: 2010-11
QB Rich Gannon
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 16: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Rich Gannon(L) evades Denver Broncos Neil Smith(R) late in the second quarter of the Broncos 30-7 win at Kansas City 16 November. The game became a battle between both teams’ backup quarterbacks, with Gannon replacing the benched Elvis Grbac and the Broncos Bubby Brister playing for the injured John Elway. (Photo credit should read DAVID KAUP/AFP/Getty Images)
Chiefs career: 1995-98
WR Andre Rison
89. Andre Rison, WR, 1997-1999: Rison joined the Chiefs as a veteran in 1997 and his performance was absolutely electric. He was the top target for Elvis Grbac and Rich Gannon, catching 72 passes for 1,092 yards and seven touchdowns that season. He helped the Chiefs to a 13-3 record and an AFC West division title. Kansas City was unable to get over the hump in the playoffs, despite Rison’s eight-reception, 110-yard performance in a divisional round loss to Denver. He totaled 61 catches for 760 yards and five touchdowns over the following two seasons as he approached the end of his 12-year NFL career. (Photo by Brian Bahr / Getty Images)
Chiefs career: 1997-99
OG Brian Waters
KANSAS CITY – OCTOBER 19: Brian Waters #54 of the Kansas City Chiefs rests on the field during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Chiefs career: 1995-98
DE Jared Allen
FILE -Kansas City Chiefs Jared Allen (69) celebrates a play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of a football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 in Kansas City, Mo. Jared Allen is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2022.(AP Photo/Dick Whipple, File)
Chiefs career: 2004-07
LB Mike Vrabel
Sep 26, 2010; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Delanie Walker (46) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Chiefs career: 2009-10
LB Donnie Edwards
54. Donnie Edwards, LB, 1996-2001, 2007-2008: Selected out of UCLA in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft, Edwards went on to become one of the league’s top coverage linebackers. He ranks fifth in club history with 876 career tackles and started 100 total games in his two stints with the Chiefs. He left to play for former Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer in San Diego from 2002 through 2006 but returned to Kansas City to finish his career. Today, Edwards is heavily involved with veterans issues, and he takes a group of World War II veterans to Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day every year. (Photo by Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)
Chiefs career: 1996-01
DE Neil Smith
8 Sep 1996: Defensive lineman Neil Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during the Chiefs 19-3 victory over the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
Chiefs career: 1988-96
RB Jamaal Charles
Sep 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Chiefs career: 2008-16
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