Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald is one of five football greats selected for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday evening.
Fitzgerald joins quarterback Drew Brees, linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinatieri and Seniors finalist Roger Craig, anchoring the group on August 8 in Canton, Ohio.
Fitzgerald finished his career ranked second all-time in receiving yards and receptions, becoming the first Hall of Famer to spend his entire career with the Cardinals.
Vinatieri’s historic career also played a major role in this year’s selections. The longtime kicker retired as the NFL’s all-time leader and holds multiple postseason records.
His legacy includes one of the most iconic kicks in league history. Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick once described Vinatieri’s 45-yard field goal in the 2001 AFC divisional round as the “greatest kick of all time,” according to Hall of Fame reporting.
Kuechly, a former Defensive Player of the Year, retired after eight seasons but remained one of the most dominant linebackers of his era.
Craig, a four-time Pro Bowler and key member of the San Francisco 49ers dynasty, was selected through the Senior category.
Notable omissions also drew attention, including former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft, who were among the finalists but were not selected this year.
