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Alyssa Barbieri

16 former Bears among modern-era nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024

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The NFL announced the 173 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

There are 16 former Chicago Bears in the running, including return specialist Devin Hester, linebacker Lance Briggs, cornerback Charles Tillman and center Olin Kretuz, as well as first-time nominees edge rusher Julius Peppers and receiver Brandon Marshall.

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The list will be cut to 25 semifinalists in November and then 15 finalists in early January.

Defensive tackle Steve McMichael was recently named a senior finalist for the Class of 2024, where he’s practically a shoe-in to make it.

Here’s a look at the former Bears up for the Hall of Fame in 2024:

1
WR/KR/PR Devin Hester

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Bears career: 2006-13

2
DE Julius Peppers

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Bears career: 2010-13

3
WR Brandon Marshall

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Bears career: 2012-14

4
DE Jared Allen

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Bears career: 2014-15

5
CB Charles Tillman

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Bears career: 2003-14

6
C Olin Kreutz

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Bears career: 1998-2010

7
LB Lance Briggs

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Bears career: 2003-14

8
OL Josh Sitton

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Bears career: 2016-17

9
P Brad Maynard

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Bears career: 2001-10

10
OL Ruben Brown

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Bears career: 2004-07

11
RB Thomas Jones

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Bears career: 2004-06

12
DT Ted Washington

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Bears career: 2001-02

13
WR Muhsin Muhammad

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Bears career: 2005-07

14
LB Brandon Ayanbadejo

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Bears career: 2000, 2005-07

15
RB/KR Glyn Milburn

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Bears career: 1998-2001

16
QB Doug Flutie

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Bears career: 1986-87

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