The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 128 modern-era players nominated for the Class of 2026, including seven former Cleveland Browns.
In the next step in the selection process, a Screening Committee will reduce the list to 50 players. The results of that reduction will be announced in mid-October.
The full 50-person Hall of Fame Selection Committee then will reduce the list further – to 25 semifinalists, later in the fall of 2025. Another vote will create the list of 15 modern-era player finalists who will be discussed at the annual selection meeting ahead of Super Bowl LX. The Class of 2026 can consist of three, four or five modern-era players under the Hall of Fame's bylaws.
Here are the nominees who spent one or more seasons with the Browns:
Quarterbacks:
Jake Delhomme (2010)
Jeff Garcia (2004)
Offensive Linemen:
Lomas Brown (T) (1999)
Defensive Linemen:
Ted Washington (NT/DT) (2006-07)
Running Backs:
Jamal Lewis (2007-09)
Eric Metcalf (1989-94)
Returners:
Josh Cribbs (2005-12)
