Bill Belichick could be eligible to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 following significant changes made to the selection process. The Hall of Fame says the new rules go into effect immediately, including reducing the waiting period for coaches to be considered from five years out of the game to one year.
FILE - Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters during an NFL football news conference, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.. FILE - Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks during a media availability, Jan. 10, 2024, at the NFL football team’s headquarters in Renton, Wash. FILE - Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters during an NFL football news conference, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass..
The new rules also could speed up the process for another Super Bowl-winning coach, Seattle’s Pete Carroll, who also was replaced after the 2023 season. Belichick and Carroll would have to wait again if they get hired by another team in the offseason. Among the top first-time candidates eligible this year are Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly, Marshall Yanda, Marshawn Lynch and Terrell Suggs.
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