Hall Advances 34 Senior Candidates for 2026 | JQJO

The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed its senior field to 34 candidates for the Class of 2026, whittled from 52 by a blue-ribbon committee. Members voted for 25 players each, with the top 25 plus ties advancing; the list will drop to nine semifinalists next month, and three finalists will move to the Hall of Fame’s selection committee for consideration. Eligible players last appeared no later than the 2000 season. The group features names such as Ken Anderson, Roger Craig, Henry Ellard, Joe Jacoby, Clay Matthews Jr., Albert Lewis, and Steve Tasker.