FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2009, file photo, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates his second touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in San Diego, Calif. The list of Modern-Era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 is comprised of 94 players and coaches, including Tomlinson. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
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CANTON, Ohio (AP) - LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward and Brian Dawkins are among the 94 players and coaches nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2017.
Joining those first-time eligible nominees are Jason Taylor, Donovan McNabb, Chad Johnson, Olin Kreutz, Joey Porter, Derrick Mason and Bob Sanders.
Already chosen to be discussed by the voting panel the day before the Super Bowl next February are senior finalist Kenny Easley and contributor finalists Jerry Jones and Paul Tagliabue.
Among the 2016 finalists back on the ballot are Kurt Warner, Terrell Davis, Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens, Joe Jacoby, Alan Faneca, Morten Andersen, Steve Atwater, John Lynch and coach Don Coryell.
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FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2011, file photo, Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jason Taylor (99) celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami. The list of Modern-Era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 is comprised of 94 players and coaches, including Jason Taylor. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk, File)
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FILE - From left are file photos showing Terrell Owens, Jason Taylor, Kurt Warner and LaDainian Tomlinson. The list of Modern-Era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 is comprised of 94 players and coaches. Owens, Taylor, Warner and Tomlinson are on the list. (AP Photo/File)
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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2009, file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game, in Tampa, Fla. The list of Modern-Era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 is comprised of 94 players and coaches, including Kurt Warner. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2010, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Terrell Owens warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Cincinnati. The list of Modern-Era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 is comprised of 94 players and coaches, including Terrell Owens. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
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