Tom Coughlin, who led the Giants to two Super Bowl titles as head coach, has moved one step closer to Canton.

On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced nine Semifinalists in the Coach category for possible election as part of the Class of 2026. They are: Coughlin, Bill Belichick, Mike Holmgren, Chuck Knox, Buddy Parker, Dan Reeves, Marty Schottenheimer, George Seifert, and Mike Shanahan.

Belichick won two Super Bowls as the Giants' defensive coordinator before going on to win six as head coach of the Patriots. Reeves was a head coach for 23 consecutive seasons, including four with the Giants.

The Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee will now discuss the nine Semifinalists at length when it meets virtually Nov. 18. It will then select one Finalist to present to the full Selection Comm

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