The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced its first-time nominees for the class of 2025, featuring notable players including Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, and Adam Vinatieri. Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, aims to follow his brother Peyton into the Hall. The selection process will narrow down the list of 167 candidates to 50, then to 25 semifinalists, and finally to 15 finalists before the Super Bowl. Other first-time nominees include several offensive and defensive stars, highlighting a competitive class for induction.

• Eli Manning leads a strong group of first-time nominees for the Hall of Fame.
• The selection process will involve multiple rounds of cuts from the initial list of 167 candidates.