sports
January 28, 2026
‘Insane’: LeBron and Mahomes lead backlash after Belichick’s reported Hall of Fame snub
Belichick widely seen as one of greatest ever coaches
TL;DR
- Bill Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl champion coach, was reportedly not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
- ESPN reported that Belichick did not receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person selection panel.
- Notable figures like Patrick Mahomes, JJ Watt, Tom Brady, and LeBron James have publicly expressed shock and disagreement with the decision.
- Belichick led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl wins and is second in all-time wins (regular season and playoffs) behind Don Shula.
- One report suggests that former GM Bill Polian, a Hall of Fame voter, recommended Belichick 'wait a year' due to the 'Spygate' scandal.
- The Hall of Fame class of 2026 announcement is scheduled for February 5th at NFL Honors in San Francisco.
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