Thomas, Talib are eligible for HOF for first time. Other nominees include Rod Smith, Tom Nalen, Brandon Marshall, Neil Smith, Mark Schlereth, Jason Elam.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In their first year of eligibility, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and cornerback Aqib Talib have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. Thomas and Talib are among the 16 first-year candidates among the 167-player Modern-Era pool.

Two former Denver Broncos stars have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.

Former Denver Broncos players, including the late Demaryius Thomas and Aqib Talib, have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Demaryius Thomas and Aqib Talib have been nominated for the Hall of Fame. They join many other Hall-worthy players in waiting.

The nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 were announced on Wednesday, and 12 New England Patriots players made the cut. Those names on the list include the following: Corey Dillon,

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is once again preparing to welcome its next class of inductees, and the process has officially begun. With 167 modern-era players nominated for the Class of 2025, excitement is already building around who will secure a spot in Canton.

There are 16 players who are in their first year of eligibility to become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and we have odds for who might be