Former Steelers James Harrison & Hines Ward Semifinalists For Hall Of Fame

CANTON, Ohio (AP) – Four-time All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis is one of five first-year eligible players among 28 modern day semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. Joining Revis as candidates for induction next year are offensive linemen Jahri Evans and Joe Thomas, defensive lineman Dwight Freeney, wide receiver Hines Ward and linebacker James Harrison. Harrison is a semifinalist in his first season of eligibility while Ward has been a semifinalist for seven consecutive seasons.  Henry Ellard and London Fletcher are semifinalists for the first time. Albert Lewis, a semifinalist in 2013, is also on the list. Ellard, who retired following the 1998 season, and Lewis, who also retired in 1998, are in their final year of eligibility as modern era players.