Bill Belichick, Tom Coughlin among five coaches to advance in Hall of Fame selection process
Key Points:
- Bill Belichick did not receive enough votes to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 but may have another opportunity in 2027.
- The Hall of Fame announced five coaches advancing to the next round of consideration: Bill Belichick, Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves, and Mike Shanahan.
- All five coaches were also finalists last year, with Mike Holmgren reaching this stage for the fourth time.
- One coach from this group will be selected for full committee consideration ahead of the Super Bowl.
- Don Coryell was the most recent coach inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023.