No Kraft, No Belichick: Hall of Fame Vote Stuns Patriots World

In a surprising development during Super Bowl week, two of the central figures in the New England Patriots’ modern dynasty will not be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former head coach Bill Belichick both fell short of induction after the latest selection committee vote, according to league sources. Their exclusion has fueled debate over the Hall’s voting process and left Patriots Nation stunned.