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2026 Hall of Fame Class Announced; Rodgers Plans Retirement

8/7/2026

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The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be inducted Saturday in Canton, Ohio.
Aaron Rodgers plans to retire after the 2026 season and will be eligible in 2032.
Rob Gronkowski will be the 11th tight end eligible in 2027, while Travis Kelce, a sure Hall of Fame candidate, has three Super Bowls, seven All-Pro picks and postseason catches.

History

Historical Context

The Pro Football Hall of Fame, opened with a charter class of 17 in 1963, requires nominees to be retired at least five seasons before a 44-member committee, meeting at each Super Bowl, selects four to seven inductees annually. A 15-member Centennial Slate in 2020 marked the NFL’s 100th year, and the 2026 class—Aaron Rodgers, Rob Grokowski and Travis Kelce—continues that legacy.

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The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be inducted Saturday in Canton, Ohio.
Aaron Rodgers plans to retire after the 2026 season and will be eligible in 2032.
Rob Gronkowski will be the 11th tight end eligible in 2027, while Travis Kelce, a sure Hall of Fame candidate, has three Super Bowls, seven All-Pro picks and postseason catches.

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