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Roger Craig to Enter Hall of Fame, First Dual-Threat Season

8/8/2026

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Roger Craig will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, Saturday.
He joins Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri in the 2026 class.
In 1985 Craig posted 1,050 rushing yards and 1,016 receiving yards, the NFL’s first 1,000-yard rush/receive season.
He earned three Super Bowl rings, logging 52 carries for 198 yards and four touchdowns.

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Roger Craig will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, Saturday.
He joins Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri in the 2026 class.
In 1985 Craig posted 1,050 rushing yards and 1,016 receiving yards, the NFL’s first 1,000-yard rush/receive season.
He earned three Super Bowl rings, logging 52 carries for 198 yards and four touchdowns.