TE Heath Miller, WR Hines Ward among 5 Steelers nominated for HOF Class of 2021

BREAKING: The Modern-Era nominees for the Class of 2021 have been unveiled. The list is comprised of 130 players. Among the group are 14 first-year eligible players.

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Five Steelers are among the modern-era nominees the Class of 2021, as announced by the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

“Selection Saturday,” where the modern-era finalists are selected from a pool of 15, will take place on February 6, the day before Super Bowl 2021. The class will be enshrined on Aug. 8, three days after the rescheduled Hall of Fame Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys.

Here are the Steelers who are potential finalists for the 2021 Class:

Heath Miller, tight end

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Hines Ward, wide receiver

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Alan Faneca, guard

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Casey Hampton, nose tackle

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Joey Porter, linebacker

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Last month, longtime Steelers scout Bill Nunn was named a contributor finalist.