Broncos’ Bailey is in mix to make Hall

Former cornerback joins 24 other semifinalists, including Cowboys’ Jimmy Johnson

First-year eligible Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed and and ex-Denver Bronco Champ Bailey are among 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In all, 13 defensive players, nine on offense and three coaches — Jimmy Johnson, Tom Flores and Don Coryell — made the cut.

Making it to the semifinals for the first time, although previously eligible, are Flores and linebacker Zach Thomas.

Already finalists for the Hall are contributors Gil Brandt and Pat Bowlen, and senior committee nominee Johnny Robinson.

The 25 modern-day finalists from an original group of 103 will be reduced to 15 on Jan. 3. The selection meeting will be Feb. 2, the day before the Super Bowl, in Atlanta.

Inductions will be Aug. 3 at the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

The semifinalists: Steve Atwater, safety; Champ Bailey, cornerback; Ronde Barber, cornerback/safety; Tony Boselli, tackle; Isaac Bruce, wide receiver; LeRoy Butler, safety; Don Coryell, coach; Alan Faneca, guard; Tom Flores, coach; Tony Gonzalez, tight end; Torry Holt, wide receiver; Steve Hutchinson, guard; Edgerrin James, running back; Jimmy Johnson, coach; Ty Law, cornerback; John Lynch, safety; Clay Matthews, linebacker; Kevin Mawae, center/ guard; Karl Mecklenburg, linebacker; Sam Mills, linebacker; Ed Reed, safety; Richard Seymour, defensive lineman; Zach Thomas, linebacker; Hines Ward, wide receiver; Darren Woodson, safety.

BEARS: Chase Daniel promises to be ready to step in at quarterback for Mitchell Trubisky on Thursday when the Chicago Bears play at Detroit.

The Bears’ backup might need to clear away some rust.

Daniel hasn’t started or played extensively in an NFL game since 2014, and might start for Trubisky because of a right shoulder injury suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 25-20 Bears victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

“This week is a little bit different just because it’s a short week, but I really haven’t changed the way I prepare,” Daniel said. “I prepare like a starter every week, so for me it’s just another game.”

Coach Matt Nagy is holding out hope Trubisky can play even without practice. BRONCOS: Adam “Pacman” Jones’ short stint in Denver is over.

The Broncos waived the 14-year veteran Tuesday after he’d appeared in seven games, posting nine tackles and one interception and three pass breakups.

Jones posted a thank you note on Instagram, saying, “Well Denver, it was good. Thanks for the opportunity!!! On to the next !!!”

Jones, 35, signed with Denver in August.

DOLPHINS: Ryan Tannehill was among the first players on the field Tuesday, tossing short passes to an assistant equipment manager before practice began, trying to make up for lost time and lost games.

Miami plans to start Tannehill for the first time in seven weeks Sunday at Indianapolis . Coach Adam Gase said Tannehill has progressed enough in his recovery from a throwing shoulder injury to rejoin the lineup, and said the quality of his passes appears to be 100 percent.