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New Orleans, Louisiana -January 10: Drew Brees #9 in New Orleans Saints gives the thumb during an NFL Wild -Card -Fuldbold match against Chicago Bears on January 10, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame class in 2025 was revealed on Thursday night, which meant that the list of players justified for induction in 2026 was ready.

Tight end Antonio Gates, defensive end Jared Allen, wide receives Sterling Sharpe and Cornerback Eric Allen made up the 2025 class.

Several former players will now be at the Hall of Fame voice notes for the first time because of the time of their pension, including Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Philip Rivers and Jason Witten.

Adam Schafter @Adamschaaster

The first time eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class in 2026 includes:
Larry Fitzgerald
drew Brees
Philip rivers
jason Witten
frank gore
julian Edelman
Murkice pouncy
Lesean McCoy
Thomas Davis
greg Olsen
alex Smith
dez Bryant
stephen gostkowski … pic.twitter.com/5n2vjffog8

Other finalists who could not earn a place in the hall, but can be considered again in 2026 includes Eli Manning, Adam Vinatieri, Steve Smith Sr., Luke Kuechly and Reggie Wayne.

Ari Meirov @MySportSUpdate

The finalists not to make the Hall of Fame this year:
– Eli Manning
– Adam Vinatieri
– Steve Smith Sr.
– Torrry Holt
– Reggie Wayne
– Luke Kuechly
– Fred Taylor
– Terrell SUGGS
– Marshal Yanda
– Darren Woodson
– Jahri Evans
– Willie Anderson

This article will soon be updated to provide more information and analysis.