Bill Belichick among final 12 coaches for Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 class

Posted Oct 21, 2025
Six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick advanced to the final 12 coaches in running for the 2026 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Belichick is in his first year of eligibility after rule changes requiring coaches only to be out of the NFL one season before being considered. A committee will reduce the field to nine semifinalists next month. (Associated Press)

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