New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has not been selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, according to sources told to ESPN. The decision marks another year where the influential owner has fallen short of the required votes for enshrinement.
Per Adam Schefter, Kraft joins his former head coach Bill Belichick as a notable omission from this year’s class. The official Class of 2026 is set to be revealed this Thursday at the NFL Honors in San Francisco, but the results for Kraft have reportedly been finalized ahead of the ceremony.
Kraft has owned the New England Patriots since purchasing the team in 1994. During his tenure, the team has secured six Super Bowl championships and ten AFC titles. Despite his role in shaping the modern NFL and the Patriots' unprecedented run of success, he remains outside the Hall of Fame for at least another year.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Sources & Original Reporting
