The Kansas City Chiefs have had some of the best players in NFL history wear the uniform and contribute to success. A former short-term defensive standout is a step closer to securing his place in Canton, Ohio, after an important announcement.Terrell Suggs was announced as one of 26 candidates in the Modern-Era Players category to have reached the Semifinalist stage for possible election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. This is the second consecutive year Suggs has reached this level in the selection process.A total of 26 candidates in the Modern-Era Players category have reached the Semifinalist stage for possible election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 presented by Visual Edge IT. https://t.co/nWSYaYL4nzpic.twitter.com/Wd1HQ3SOyz— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) November 25, 2025Suggs is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, a two-time All-Pro, and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2011. The Baltimore Ravens selected him with the 10th overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft, and he is the team’s all-time leader in sacks. He ended his career with the Chiefs in 2019 after a brief stay with the Arizona Cardinals.The former Arizona State star won two Super Bowls in his career, Super Bowl XLVII in 2012 with the Ravens and Super Bowl LIV in 2019 with the Chiefs. He transitioned to the defensive end position in the Chiefs’ 4–3 defense to win his second Super Bowl of his career, collecting two total tackles and a quarterback hit in Super Bowl LIV.Suggs played two regular-season games for Kansas City, recording one sack, and three postseason games for four combined tackles.This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Ex-Chiefs champion named a semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame