SEATTLE — The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 15 modern-era finalists for this year’s class Sunday and the list includes former New Orleans offensive tackle Willie Roaf.

Three other players with NFC South ties also made they cut. Deion Sanders and Chris Doleman, who spent part of their careers with the Atlanta Falcons, and Tim Brown, who ended his career with Tampa Bay also are among the finalists. The vote for this year’s class will be held Feb. 5 in Dallas.

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