Five NFL Legends Join Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct five former players—quarterback Drew Brees, linebacker Luke Kuechly, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, running back Roger Craig and kicker Adam Vinatieri—during the 2026 ceremony in Canton, Ohio.
Canton, Ohio, will host the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, during which five former NFL players will be enshrined. The class is led by quarterback Drew Brees, who spent his career with the Chargers and Saints and retired as the league’s all-time passing yards leader at the time. Linebacker Luke Kuechly, a dominant defensive presence for the Panthers, earns a spot after only eight seasons.
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, a 17-year Cardinals stalwart, joins as the second-most prolific receiver in history. The oldest inductee, running back Roger Craig, contributed to two Super Bowl victories with the 49ers, and kicker Adam Vinatieri, the third full-time kicker ever honored, retires as the NFL’s top scorer after 24 seasons with the Patriots and Colts.
Why it matters
The selections celebrate the careers of five influential NFL figures and mark the annual recognition of football’s most impactful players.
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