Former Chiefs Morten Andersen, Ty Law among 25 semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Two former Chiefs and three first-year eligible candidates are among the 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016.

Nominated again this year are kicker Morten Andersen, who played for the Chiefs in 2002-03, and cornerback Ty Law, a Chief in 2006-07. This is Andersen’s fourth time as a semifinalist and Law’s second.

The group of semifinalists includes 22 players — 15 offense, six on defense and one special teams — and three coaches.

Quarterback Brett Favre, guard Alan Faneca and wide receiver Terrell Owens are all first-year eligible candidates. Two other former players, tackle Tony Boselli and linebacker Sam Mills, were previously eligible for the Hall but are semifinalists for the first time.

To be considered for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a nominated player or coach has to have been retired from playing or coaching for at least five seasons.

The list of 25 will be reduced to 15 in January. The Hall’s class of 2016 will be announced during “NFL Honors,” a two-hour awards show on the eve of the Super Bowl. Enshrinement is scheduled for Aug. 6 in Canton, Ohio.

The full modern-era list:

▪ Morten Andersen, K: 1982-94 Saints, 1995-2000, 2006-07 Falcons, 2001 Giants, 2002-03 Chiefs, 2004 Vikings

▪ Steve Atwater, S: 1989-98 Broncos, 1999 Jets

▪ Tony Boselli, T: 1995-2001 Jaguars, 2002 Texans (IR)

▪ Isaac Bruce, WR: 1994-2007 Rams, 2008-09 49ers

▪ Don Coryell, coach: 1973-77 Cardinals, 1978-86 Chargers

▪ Roger Craig, RB: 1983-1990 49ers, 1991 Raiders, 1992-93 Vikings

▪ Terrell Davis, RB: 1995-2001 Broncos

▪ Tony Dungy, coach: 1996-2001 Buccaneers, 2002-08 Colts

▪ Alan Faneca, G: 1998-2007 Steelers, 2008-09 Jets, 2010 Cardinals

▪ Brett Favre, QB: 1991 Falcons, 1992-2007 Packers, 2008 Jets, 2009-10 Vikings

▪ Kevin Greene, LB/DE: 1985-1992 Rams, 1993-95 Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Panthers, 1997 49ers

▪ Marvin Harrison, WR: 1996-2008 Colts

▪ Torry Holt, WR: 1999-2008 Rams, 2009 Jaguars

▪ Joe Jacoby, T: 1981-93 Washington

▪ Edgerrin James, RB: 1999-2005 Colts, 2006-08 Cardinals, 2009 Seahawks

▪ Jimmy Johnson, coach: 1989-93 Cowboys, 1996-99 Dolphins

▪ Mike Kenn, T: 1978-94 Falcons

▪ Ty Law, CB: 1995-2004 Patriots, 2005, 2008 Jets, 2006-07 Chiefs, 2009 Broncos

▪ John Lynch, FS: 1993-2003 Buccaneers, 2004-07 Broncos

▪ Kevin Mawae, C/G: 1994-97 Seahawks, 1998-2005 Jets, 2006-09 Titans

▪ Karl Mecklenburg, LB: 1983-94 Broncos

▪ Sam Mills, LB: 1986-94 Saints, 1995-97 Panthers

▪ Terrell Owens, WR: 1996-2003 49ers, 2004-05 Eagles, 2006-08 Cowboys, 2009 Bills, 2010 Bengals

▪ Orlando Pace, T: 1997-2008 Rams, 2009 Bears

▪ Kurt Warner, QB: 1998-2003 Rams, 2004 Giants, 2005-09 Cardinals

This story was originally published November 24, 2015 at 1:05 PM.