Bill Belichick again among five candidates for Hall of Fame
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Bill Belichick has been named one of five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2027, along with Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves, and Mike Shanahan. The Hall of Fame's coaching subcommittee made the announcement on November 5. Belichick was a finalist last year but did not gain election in his first year of eligibility. He won six Super Bowls as a head coach with the New England Patriots and two as a defensive assistant with the New York Giants. The selection committee will narrow down the candidates to a final list of 15, which will be announced at the NFL Honors in February 2027, with enshrinement set for the following August.
- •Belichick is joined by Coughlin, Holmgren, Reeves, and Shanahan.
- •The candidates were selected from an original field of 14 nominees.
- •The final Class of 2027 will be announced in February.
- •Belichick's coaching career includes six Super Bowl titles.
- •He is currently coaching in college at North Carolina.
- 5:26 PMESPN NFL — Belichick again among 5 coaching candidates for Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick again is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
"Bill Belichick again is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan join Belichick in the Coach category for possible election into the Hall's Class of 2027.
"Bill Belichick again is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan join Belichick in the Coach category for possible election into the Hall’s Class of 2027.
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External links- ESPN NFLNov 5, 2026, 5:26 PMBelichick again among 5 coaching candidates for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bill Belichick again is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan join Belichick in the Coach category for possible election into the Hall's Class of 2027.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 5:01 PMBill Belichick again is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bill Belichick again is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan join Belichick in the Coach category for possible election into the Hall’s Class of 2027.
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