Longtime New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has taken another step toward induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A six-time Super Bowl winner as Patriots head coach and two-time champion as an assistant with the New York Giants, Belichick was announced as one of nine semifinalists for the 2026 class. In a follow-up step, the selection committee will meet again on Nov. 18 to further trim the group to one finalist.

Belichick, naturally, is an overwhelming favorite to move past that next hurdle. The 73-year-old, who was with the Patriots from 2000 to January 2024, is the most successful coach in NFL history and together with another future Hall of Famer — quarterback Tom Brady — helped establish a two-decade dynasty that stands as the most successful in league history.

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