- Eli Manning, Antonio Gates and Jared Allen headline the 25 semifinalists for football Hall of Fame The Associated Press
- 25 modern-era players named as semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 NFL.com
- Steve Smith Sr. named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist Sports Illustrated
- Ex-Viking in HOF’s final 25 Star Tribune
- Former Steelers Hines Ward, James Harrison named 2025 Hall of Fame semifinalists Behind The Steel Curtain
