Long-time New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will not be elected into this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining Bill Belichick on the high-profile list of snubbed names. Much like Belichick, Kraft was also a first-time Hall of Fame finalist in 2026 that will now not make it to Canton until at least 2027. 'Bill Belichick's record goes without saying, same with the Patriots and Robert Kraft, who is also a candidate,' Goodell said. Kraft hired Belichick in 2000, and New England won the Super Bowl in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2017 and 2019. He is already the owner with the most Super Bowl wins and he has the chance to further extend that record in Santa Clara on Sunday evening.

Source: Daily Mail February 03, 2026 20:03 UTC