The former Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks coach has been selected as the coaching category finalist for the 2025 class, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. He is joined by contributor finalist Ralph Hay and senior finalists Maxie Baughan, Sterling Sharpe and Jim Tyrer.

Holmgren was chosen ahead of eight other semifinalists, including Mike Shanahan and Tom Coughlin. He led the Packers to a title in Super Bowl 31 and reached the game two others times – with the Packers the following season and the Seahawks in the 2005 campaign, making him one of only seven coaches to guide two different franchises to the Super Bowl. Green Bay reached the playoffs in six of his seven seasons (1992-98) at the helm.

The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class will be announced at the Feb. 6 “NFL Honors” show in New Orleans as part of the festivities for Super Bowl 59. The five finalists must receive at least 80% approval from the full selection committee. Only three of the five can be chosen, with at least one being assured entrance.

The 25 modern-era semifinalists will be narrowed down to 15 on Dec. 28.

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