Destrehan native Ed Reed headlines a group of four first-year eligible nominees that comprise the list of 102 modern-era candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019, announced by Hall officials on Thursday.
Cornerback Champ Bailey, linebacker London Fletcher and tight end Tony Gonzalez join Reed among the group of first-year nominees to make the list.
A pair of former Saints standouts, linebacker Sam Mills and defensive tackle La'Roi Glover, are again candidates. Mills was a semifinalist in 2015 and 2016.
The Saints have four Hall of Fame enshrinees: Morten Andersen (Class of 2017); Jim Finks (1995); Ricky Jackson (2010); and Willie Roaf (2012).