Two former Falcons players were among the 25 modern-era Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists named on Tuesday morning. Wide receiver/kick returner Devin Hester and defensive end Dwight Freeney both have a chance to make the Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
“The 25 semifinalists will be reduced again – to 15 Finalists – before the final voting process for the Class of 2024,” NFL.com explains.
🚨 NEWS🚨
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is proud to announce 25 Modern-Era Semifinalists for the Class of 2024.
Full Story: https://t.co/sjzl2DDM4M pic.twitter.com/uiQaeEf79p
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) November 28, 2023
Other notable modern-era semifinalists include Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates, Reggie Wayne, Darren Woodson and Patrick Willis.