The nominees for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class were announced on Wednesday, and there are several former New England Patriots players on the list.

Wes Welker , Corey Dillon, Fred Taylor, Vince Wilfork, Tedy Bruschi, Rodney Harrison, Logan Mankins, Asante Samuel, Steven Jackson, Chad Johnson, Ted Washington, Brian Waters, James Harrison and Adam Vinatieri were among the 128 nominees.

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.

View the full list of nominees here

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