Sources: Kraft not selected for HOF Class of 2026

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, like his former head coach Bill Belichick, was not selected for entry into this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class, multiple league sources told ESPN.

Kraft, a first-time Hall of Fame finalist this year, did not receive enough votes from the 50-person selection committee to be included in the Class of 2026, which will be announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors in San Francisco.

Interestingly enough, the Hall of Fame’s new voting requirements in 2025 helped pit Kraft against Belichick. Kraft was one of five finalists among contributors, coaches and

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