The Patriots had 23 former players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2025 modern-era class this week.

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Kicker Adam Vinatieri is the most notable first-time nominee, joining safety Rodney Harrison, defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, cornerback Aqib Talib, wide receivers Wes Welker and Irvin Fryar, tight end Ben Coates, linebackers Willie McGinest, Tedy Bruschi and Mike Vrabel, plus offensive lineman Logan Mankins and running back Corey Dillon among others.

The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will reduce this year’s 167 nominees down to 50 in mid-October, then 25 semifinalists later in the year. The finalists will be decided in early 2025, when the new modern-era class, which can include three to five members, will be announced shortly before Super Bowl LVIX.

The other former Patriots nominated were Doug Flutie, Larry Centers, Fred Taylor, Demaryius Thomas, Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne, Brian Waters. Ted Washington, James Harrison and Jeff Feagles.