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Paths For James Harrison And Hines Ward To Reach Hall Of Fame Just Got A Lot Harder

Former Steelers James Harrison and Hines Ward already felt like dark horses to reach the Pro Football Hall of Fame. After watching a class announcement that included just four members, among them three modern candidates, the road just got harder. That’s because the Hall of Fame recently changed the voting process, and they may be regretting it.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025:
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2025

Under the new voting procedure, there is an extra step in cutting down the votes.