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

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.

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:

WR/KR/PR Devin Hester

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Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

Bears career: 2006-13

DE Julius Peppers

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Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Bears career: 2010-13

WR Brandon Marshall

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Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Bears career: 2012-14

DE Jared Allen

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Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Bears career: 2014-15

CB Charles Tillman

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Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Bears career: 2003-14

C Olin Kreutz

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Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Bears career: 1998-2010

LB Lance Briggs

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Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Bears career: 2003-14

OL Josh Sitton

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Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Bears career: 2016-17

P Brad Maynard

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Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Bears career: 2001-10

OL Ruben Brown

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Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Bears career: 2004-07

RB Thomas Jones

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AP Photo/Morry Gash

Bears career: 2004-06

DT Ted Washington

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Jonathan Daniel/Allsport

Bears career: 2001-02

WR Muhsin Muhammad

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Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Bears career: 2005-07

LB Brandon Ayanbadejo

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Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Bears career: 2000, 2005-07

RB/KR Glyn Milburn

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Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Bears career: 1998-2001

QB Doug Flutie

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USA TODAY Sports

Bears career: 1986-87

Story originally appeared on Bears Wire