The Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees were cut down from 128 to 52 on Wednesday.
Former New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison has once again advanced.
Harrison, who’s been eligible for the Hall of Fame since 2014, will try once again to be enshrined. The safety became the first player in the NFL history to amass 30 interceptions and 30 sacks, but voters appear to be keeping him out due to his two Pro Bowl appearances.
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Former Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri also is among the 52 nominees. Because Vinatieri was a finalist for last year’s class, he automatically advances to the final 15 for the 2026 class.
This is Vinatieri’s second year of eligibility . The legendary kicker — who helped the Patriots win three Super Bowls before winning one with t