New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former coach Bill Belichick are among the finalists for possible election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2026.

Kraft, who bought the Patriots in 1994, has seen his team win six Super Bowls and play in four others — more than any other owner in NFL history. He is a finalist for the Hall of Fame's contributor category.

Belichick, who was the Patriots' coach for 24 years, is presently coaching at the University of North Carolina. He parted ways with New England in 2024.

Belichick's record as an NFL head coach is 333-178, including his five seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He is a finalist for the Hall of Fame's coach category.

In a statement posted to Instagram , Belichick said to be a announced as a finalist is "extremely humbl

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