A look at some of the other candidates who are hoping to be announced as members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame today (5:30 p.m., NFL Network):

Jerome Bettis, RB, Rams/Steelers, (1993-2005)

Had eight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and retired as NFL’s fifth leading rusher all-time

Tim Brown, WR, Raiders, Buccaneers (1988-2004)

His 14,934 receiving yards were second most all-time and 1,094 receptions and 100 touchdown catches were tied for third

Cris Carter, WR, Eagles, Vikings, Dolphins (1987-2002)

Second all-time with 1,101 receptions (1,101) and 130 touchdowns catches

Dermontti Dawson, C, Steelers (1988-2000)

Anchor on offensive line that won five AFC Central titles and an AFC championship

Chris Doleman, DE/LB, Vikings, Falcons, 49ers (1985-99)

His 150¹/2 sacks were fourth-most all-time at time of his retirement; had eight seasons of 10 or more sacks