49ers great Staley not among Hall of Fame Class of 2025 semifinalists

Six first-time eligible candidates were announced Wednesday among the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. However, longtime 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley did not advance in the voting process. Staley, who retired following the 2019 season, made the initial cut to 50 individuals in his first year of eligibility before he was eliminated in the most recent round of voting. NEWSThe 25 Modern-Era Player Semifinalists have been selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025, presented by @visualedgeit. #PFHOF25Full story: https://t.co/L1lRJPdXKv pic.twitter.com/GU09irfPYB— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) November 20, 2024 Staley was a six-time Pro Bowl selection in his 13 NFL seasons. He was chosen to the NFL All-Decade for the 2010s. Advancing to the final 25 among the first-year eligible candidates were quarterback Eli Manning, guard Marshal Yanda, edge rusher Terrell Suggs, linebacker Luke Kuechly, safety Earl Thomas and kicker Adam Vinatieri. The list of 25 includes running back Ricky Watters and wide receiver Anquan Boldin, both of whom played for the 49ers during their careers. Watters played his first three...