Bill Belichick among 9 coaching semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class

Posted Nov 5, 2025
Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick and four other coaches who won Super Bowls are among nine semifinalists in the coach category for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Belichick is in his first year of eligibility after rule changes requiring coaches only to be out of the NFL for one season before being considered for the Hall. (Associated Press)

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