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Brees, Fitzgerald, Vinatieri Lead 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
sports19 days ago

Brees, Fitzgerald, Vinatieri Lead 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, and Roger Craig will be enshrined in Canton, with Brees and Fitzgerald on first ballot. The piece highlights their career milestones—Brees' passing records, Fitzgerald’s receptions/receiving yards, Vinatieri’s clutch kicking—along with Kuechly’s Defensive Player of the Year credentials and Craig’s 1,000-yard rushing/receiving season—while noting ongoing discussion about Belichick’s snub.

Kuechly Leads 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class with Brees, Fitzgerald
sports20 days ago

Kuechly Leads 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class with Brees, Fitzgerald

Luke Kuechly headlines the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joined by Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig (the seniors nominee). After a multi-stage voting process—from 128 initial nominees down to a final seven modern finalists—Kuechly and three other modern players were inducted, with Brees and Fitzgerald also earning spots in the class. Vinatieri is the kicker in the group, and Roger Craig represents the seniors category. The piece also notes the future eligibility pool and identifies automatic finalists for the Class of 2027 (Willie Anderson, Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs), continuing the ongoing, competitive Hall of Fame process.

Brees, Fitzgerald headline five new Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees
sports20 days ago

Brees, Fitzgerald headline five new Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees

Five new Pro Football Hall of Famers were elected for 2026: Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri. Brees and Fitzgerald earned first-ballot status, while Kuechly and Vinatieri were in their second year of eligibility; Craig waited 28 years for his turn. Belichick and Kraft, as coach and contributor candidates, were not inducted, and Seniors L.C. Greenwood and Ken Anderson also fell short of the 80% threshold. Enshrinement is Aug. 8 in Canton.

Brees, Fitzgerald Lead 2026 Hall of Fame Modern-Era Predictions
sports21 days ago

Brees, Fitzgerald Lead 2026 Hall of Fame Modern-Era Predictions

Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, naming Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald as locks and highlighting Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, and Jason Witten as strong contenders, while considering Frank Gore and Eli Manning for the remaining slot and noting that seniors/contributor finalists are evaluated separately.

Cardinals Hold Third Pick in 2026 NFL Draft After Historic Losses
sports1 month ago

Cardinals Hold Third Pick in 2026 NFL Draft After Historic Losses

The Arizona Cardinals, with a 3-14 record, will pick third in the 2026 NFL Draft, a position they last held in 2004 when they selected Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald. The team previously traded down from this spot in 2023, using the pick to select Paris Johnson Jr. The last five No. 3 picks have included notable players like Will Anderson and Drake Maye.

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominees Include Brees, Fitzgerald, Rivers, and More
sports5 months ago

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominees Include Brees, Fitzgerald, Rivers, and More

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 13 first-time nominees for 2026, including Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Philip Rivers, with Brees and Fitzgerald considered strong favorites for induction, while Rivers and Gore have compelling cases but are less certain. The class features notable offensive players and a mix of established and emerging talents.

Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald Lead 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominees
sports5 months ago

Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald Lead 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominees

Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees, recognized for their prolific NFL careers, with Brees ranking second all-time in passing yards and touchdowns, and Fitzgerald second in receptions and receiving yards. The selection process involves multiple rounds of voting, with a final class of 15 modern-era players, plus seniors, a coach, and a contributor, to be announced before the Super Bowl.

Fitzgerald, Brees Lead 2026 Hall of Fame Nominees
sports5 months ago

Fitzgerald, Brees Lead 2026 Hall of Fame Nominees

Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald lead the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees, recognized for their prolific NFL careers, with Brees ranking second all-time in yards and touchdowns, and Fitzgerald second in receptions and yards. The selection process involves multiple rounds, narrowing down from 128 nominees to 15 finalists, with additional consideration for seniors, coaches, and contributors.