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Former Seahawk Steve Hutchinson among 15 Hall of Fame finalists

Tennessee Titans guard Steve Hutchinson (73) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Minneapolis. Photo: Associated Press/Jim Mone


BARRY WILNER, AP Pro Football Writer

Star linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher are among four first-time eligible former players selected among the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018.

Receiver Randy Moss and former Seahawks guard Steve Hutchinson also made the cut to the finals in their first year of eligibility.

They join Tony Boselli, Isaac Bruce, Brian Dawkins, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, Edgerrin James, Ty Law, John Lynch, Kevin Mawae, Terrell Owens and Everson Walls for consideration.

The seniors committee has nominated guard Jerry Kramer and linebacker Robert Brazile. The contributor’s nominee is Bobby Beathard, a former general manager and administrator for five franchises.

Voting by the Hall of Fame selectors will be Feb. 3 in Minneapolis. Inductions will be in August at the Canton, Ohio, shrine.

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