Pittsburgh Steelers

Ward, Faneca among Hall of Fame nominees again

Fomr L to R: Hines Ward of the Steelers looks on against the Rams during a game on Dec. 24, 2011. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images); Alan Faneca of the Steelers in a game against the Eagles Aug. 25, 2006. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)

Former Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and guard Alan Faneca are once again among the 108 players and coaches nominated for the 2018 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Faneca has been a finalist the past two years, while Ward did not make the finals in his first year of eligibility.

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The 108 nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November. From there, 15 finalists will be named in January and the final vote will take place Feb. 3.

Among the group announced are 11 first-year eligible players, including Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher and Ronde Barber.

Bill Cowher, Joey Porter, Buddy Parker, Greg Lloyd and Gary Anderson are other former Steelers among the 108 nominees.