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Bill Belichick briefly acknowledged Patriots owner Robert Kraft after they were both selected as 2026 Hall of Fame finalists

Belichick thanked the Patriots organization and the "thousands of players and coaches that I worked with for my 49 years in the NFL" in his statement

The former Patriots head coach acknowledged Kraft while congratulating the other 2026 finalists

Bill Belichick included a surprising acknowledgement to Patriots owner Robert Kraft after they were both selected as 2026 Hall of Fame finalists.

After the Pro Football Hall of Fame named Belichick, 73, and Kraft, 84, as finalists in the 2026 Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday, Dec. 3, the former Patriots head coach issued a statement thanking the committee and his fellow honorees, including Kraft.

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