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Reports: Eli Manning Misses Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The leak has sharpened questions over whether championships outweigh a middling regular-season résumé.

Overview

  • The Athletic reported Manning did not receive the required 80% of votes from the roughly 50-member selection panel, with official results scheduled for Feb. 5 at NFL Honors.
  • Manning’s case centers on two Super Bowl wins and two Super Bowl MVPs for the Giants, including victories over Bill Belichick’s Patriots.
  • His regular-season record stands at 117-117 with four Pro Bowl selections, no All-Pro seasons, and no league leads in passing yards or touchdowns, though he led in interceptions three times.
  • He ranks 11th all-time in passing yards (57,023) and passing touchdowns and holds the Giants record with 236 games played, reflecting notable longevity.
  • NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell publicly argued that Manning’s overall career does not meet Hall of Fame standards, as debate over his candidacy continues alongside reports that Belichick also missed this class.