Five former Chiefs players and coach Dick Vermeil are among the 94 modern-era candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
The nominees with Chiefs ties are cornerbacks Albert Lewis (1983-93) and Ty Law (2006-07), kickers Nick Lowery (1980-93) and Morten Andersen (2002-03) and defensive end Leslie O’Neal (1998-99). Vermeil was head coach during 2001-05 after leading the Eagles and Rams to Super Bowls.
Among several first-year eligible players are quarterback Donovan McNabb, running back LaDainian Tomlinson, wide receiver Hines Ward and defensive end Jason Taylor.
The list of modern era nominees will be trimmed to 25 semifinalists in November and to 15 finalists in January.