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Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald Lead Pro Football Hall of Fame Modern Era Finalists
Fifteen modern-era finalists, including Brees with 80,358 passing yards and Fitzgerald with 1,432 receptions, vie for Hall of Fame induction in the February vote.
- On Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 the Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed 15 modern‑day player finalists for the Class of 2026, headlined by first‑year eligible quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.
- Drew Brees earned 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdowns, including a Super Bowl XLIV MVP and 2009 title with the New Orleans Saints, while Larry Fitzgerald amassed 1,432 catches for 17,492 yards and helped the Arizona Cardinals reach the 2008 Super Bowl.
- Among the other finalists are returning finalists Eli Manning, Reggie Wayne, Jahri Evans, Terrell Suggs, Darren Woodson, Marshal Yanda, plus automatic finalists Willie Anderson, Torry Holt, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and first-time finalist Kevin Williams.
- The 50‑person selection committee will vote next month, with results announced at 'NFL Honors', and may elect up to five Modern‑Era Players with at least 80% of the vote for the Class of 2026 enshrinement in Canton this August.
- Observers expect intense debate because only four were inducted last year, the smallest class in 20 years, and the committee will also consider seniors Ken Anderson, Roger Craig, L.C. Greenwood, coach Bill Belichick, and contributor Robert Kraft.
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WFMZQuarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headlined a group of four modern-era finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams is a Hall of Fame finalist
After doing the dirty work in the trenches throughout his career while other around him got the glory, longtime Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams is finally a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This is the first time Williams has been named a finalist since he became eligible. He was the lone Vikings connection among those being considered for the Class of 2026. The list of 15 finalists is headlined by former Arizona Cardinals rec…
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