The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the list of 60 players who have advanced for consideration for the Class of 2025 in the Seniors category, and two former Steelers are among those nominated.
They include defensive lineman L.C. Greenwood and linebacker Andy Russell.
In order to be eligible for the Seniors category, players could not have appeared in an NFL game after the 1999 season.
Each member of the Seniors Screening Committee, a new entity created this year to add additional input around the overall selection process, cast a ballot for 50 individuals from a list of 182 nominees consisting of 100 offensive players, 77 defensive players and five special teamers. All players who tied for the 50th position remain under consideration.
A separate nine-person Seniors Blue-Ribbon Committee will make additional reductions in increments over the next several weeks. In late fall, this committee will select three Seniors as Finalists for possible election with the Class of 2025.
