US EditionPro Football Hall of Fame: Drew Brees, Eli Manning Headline 15 Finalists
The 15 finalists include Drew Brees, Eli Manning, and others with strong New Orleans ties; three to five modern-era players will be inducted based on 80% committee approval.
- On Tuesday, Pro Football Hall of Fame officials announced 15 modern‑era finalists for the Class of 2026, naming Drew Brees, Eli Manning and Reggie Wayne among them.
- Among the field, multiple candidates returned as repeat finalists, while four first-year eligibles include Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Jason Witten and Frank Gore.
- The Hall's 50‑member selection committee will consider finalists at its annual meeting prior to Super Bowl LX, requiring at least 80% support and three to five modern‑era players under Hall bylaws.
- The Hall of Fame will announce the Class of 2026 at the NFL Honors show, Feb. 5, in San Francisco, with four finalists tied to New Orleans.
- The Hall will elect between four and eight members in 2026, including up to five from the modern‑era ballot, while separate senior, coach and contributor voting groups affect the final class size.
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Eli Manning a Hall of Fame finalist again after first ballot snub
It might be Eli Manning's turn to answer the call from Canton, Ohio. The Super Bowl MVP in 2008 and 2012 was announced as a finalist for the Hall of Fame after falling short last year after reaching this stage.
Giants’ Eli Manning named Hall of Fame finalist for 2026 class
For the second year in a row, Eli Manning is a Hall of Fame finalist. The former Giants quarterback is one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Class of 2026, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. The electees are set to be unveiled during the “NFL Honors” ceremony on Feb. 5. This year’s group of finalists include four nominees in their first year of eligibility: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Jason Witten and Frank Gore. Manning, who is…
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Final 15 revealed for Hall of Fame Class of '26
Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Drew Brees and Eli Manning and one of the most clutch kickers in league history, Adam Vinatieri, are among 15 finalists up for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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