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Deion Sanders criticized the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting process, calling for an upper tier of voters and questioning the current electors, while naming players like Darren Woodson, Asante Samuel and Fred Taylor as worthy; reforms are being discussed, but there’s no confirmed plan to change who votes yet.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will bring back in-person selection meetings in 2027, tightening the timeline between the vote and class announcement to reduce leaks, with meetings ideally held early in Super Bowl week and the class revealed at the NFL Honors ceremony.
Sonny Jurgensen, one of pro football’s premier passers for the Eagles and Redskins, died at 91 in Naples, Fla. A fluid, accurate drop-back quarterback, he led the NFL in completions, yardage and touchdown passes multiple times, earned five Pro Bowl selections, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. Known for his high-risk, high-reward style and a deep connection with his receivers, he helped shape modern passing offenses and later worked as a broadcaster. His career totals included 32,224 passing yards and 255 TDs, and he remained a celebrated figure in Redskins and NFL history.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm and sharp wit helped revive Washington football and who remained a beloved figure through decades as a broadcaster, died at 91. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983, he left a lasting legacy in the franchise and its fans.
Drew Brees was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio this August; the Saints icon, a first-ballot inductee who led New Orleans to Super Bowl XLIV and set multiple NFL passing marks, was praised by Saints ownership and executives for his on-field excellence and leadership.
Amid fan outrage over Bill Belichick’s first-year Hall of Fame snub, the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 was announced: Roger Craig, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri will be enshrined in Canton, Aug. 8. The controversy cited Deflategate/Spygate as factors in Belichick’s exclusion and Kraft’s missed inductee threshold was noted; the ceremony will take place in Canton, Ohio.
Former Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, celebrated for a career defined by elite instincts, leadership and work ethic, with teammates and coaches praising his impact on and off the field as he joins a star-studded class including Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was revealed at NFL Honors, inducting Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig; the five-member class is one of the smallest in two decades, with four modern-era players elected and Craig the lone senior/contributor finalist chosen under the Hall’s bylaws.
Luke Kuechly could become the second-youngest Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee tonight, joining Gale Sayers in a select club before age 40; the Panthers star’s career includes 2012 Defensive Rookie of the Year, 2013 Defensive Player of the Year, two-time tackles leader, 1,092 career tackles, seven All-Pro nominations and seven Pro Bowls.
The article argues the modern-era portion of the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting is flawed, citing Belichick’s snub as evidence, and offers a concrete reform package for 2027: expand the modern-era inductees to 4–6 per class from a finalists pool of eight, lower the threshold from 80% to 65%, extend eligibility to 15 years, and create separate pools for seniors, coaches, and contributors with streamlined yes/no voting and automatic entry at 40 votes. It also recommends that voters be active NFL writers with 15+ years of experience, required to pass an exam and serve 10-year terms to refresh perspectives and address the backlog, with future class structures envisioned to further ease induction and reduce repeats of public misjudgments.
Jordon Hudson weighs in on Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, posting a screenshot suggesting her order of three Hall of Fame patches was canceled for “unforeseen circumstances.” The piece ties the flare to ESPN’s report that Belichick failed to meet the 80% voting threshold, notes Tom Brady’s defense of his former coach, and mentions that inductees will be announced at the NFL Honors show, with a pop-culture aside about Taylor Swift.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame reveals 15 Modern Era finalists for the 2026 class, with the voting process whittling from 15 to 10 to seven to five inductees; 50 voters will cast 250 total votes, needing at least 80% or top-three finish to earn induction. Finalists include Willie Anderson, Drew Brees, Jahri Evans, Larry Fitzgerald, Frank Gore, Torry Holt, Luke Kuechly, Eli Manning, Terrell Suggs, Adam Vinatieri, Reggie Wayne, Kevin Williams, Jason Witten, Darren Woodson and Marshal Yanda. Brees appears poised for first-ballot status, Fitzgerald is a strong contender, and Manning’s candidacy fuels debate about criteria; the piece also notes Bill Belichick’s absence as a potential prompt for voting changes in 2027.
Jordon Hudson posted on Instagram addressing her boyfriend Bill Belichick’s reported first-ballot snub for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, sharing a screenshot of canceled Hall of Fame patches and asking the organization to explain the 'unforeseen circumstances.' The piece notes ESPN’s report on the snub, Belichick’s NFL résumé, and the Hall of Fame’s statement about its voting committee, and mentions Belichick’s ongoing NCAA coaching status after UNC’s 4-8 season.
As the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is announced, two anticipated absences—Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft—are discussed, but the piece argues the real Chiefs omission is Jamaal Charles. It cites Charles’ 7,563 rushing yards (44 fewer than Terrell Davis), a 5.4 yards-per-carry average for over 1,000 rushing attempts (still second to Marion Motley’s mark among similar players), and 11,402 all-purpose yards—surpassing several Hall of Famers. The author invites readers to weigh in on who is the biggest Chiefs Hall of Fame snub in history.
Bill Belichick missed first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, failing to reach the 40-of-50 vote threshold, prompting a pointed Instagram post from his girlfriend Jordon Hudson about ‘unforeseen circumstances’ and drawing reactions from players like Tom Brady as Belichick navigates his second season coaching UNC.