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Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald Lead the Pack for 2026 Hall of Fame
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald lead 52 finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame, with four to eight new members expected to be elected, selection committee said.
- This year, quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald advanced to the next stage in their first year of eligibility as top new candidates.
- From the original list of modern-era nominees, several first-year eligibles advanced to the screening committee’s next round, while the full 50-member selection committee will later cut the field for the Super Bowl vote.
- Brees earned a Super Bowl MVP and made the Pro Bowl 13 times, while Fitzgerald finished with 1,432 career catches and topped receiving yards nine times.
- Returning veterans like Eli Manning, Fred Taylor and Steve Smith Sr. remain in contention while four players, including Willie Anderson, Torry Holt, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri, secured final-15 spots.
- The committee will weigh modern-era finalists alongside three seniors, one coach and one contributor in its final deliberations, with the 50-member selection committee considering 15 modern-era finalists for the class of 2026.
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Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald lead the pack for 2026 Hall of Fame
Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald have advanced to the next stage of consideration for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in their first year of eligibility.
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