Two stalwarts of the New England Patriots dynasty this century are among 26 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022 named on Wednesday.
Defensive lineman Vince Wilfork, in his first year of eligibility since retiring after the 2016 season, made the cut along with fellow lineman Richard Seymour, who is a semifinalist for the fifth time since last playing in 2012.
Wilfork, who along with Tom Brady was one of two Patriots to play for both the Super Bowl XXXIX and XLIX winners 10 years apart, was a five-time Pro Bowler and First Team All-Pro in 2012 for New England.