Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline the 128 modern-era nominees for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Both are first-year eligible and rank among the NFL's all-time greats in passing and receiving statistics. Eleven other first-year eligible players join them, including Philip Rivers, Alex Smith, and Greg Olsen. The selection process involves multiple stages, culminating in a final vote before the Super Bowl. Four players from the 2025 finalist list are guaranteed spots in the 2026 class.

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