LeSean McCoy criticizes Ben Roethlisberger's Hall of Fame nomination

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

LeSean McCoy criticizes Ben Roethlisberger's Hall of Fame nomination
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LeSean McCoy has publicly criticized the inclusion of Ben Roethlisberger in the 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee list. McCoy argues that Roethlisberger's lack of All-Pro selections disqualifies him from consideration, despite Roethlisberger's achievements, including two Super Bowl victories and over 64,000 passing yards. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate about Hall of Fame criteria as other prominent players, such as Rob Gronkowski and Richard Sherman, appear likely to secure their spots. Opinions on Roethlisberger's candidacy are divided, with some emphasizing his career accomplishments.

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  • McCoy questions Roethlisberger's Hall of Fame worthiness due to no All-Pro selections.
  • Roethlisberger retired with 418 touchdowns and two Super Bowl wins.
  • Other notable nominees include Rob Gronkowski and Richard Sherman.
  • The Hall of Fame debate continues to stir opinions among former players and analysts.
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  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports‘Take him off’ – LeSean McCoy says 2027 Hall of Fame nominee should be nowhere near the list
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The list of first-time candidates for the 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame has been released, but not everyone is in favour of the players named. Rob Gronkowski, Richard Sherman and Adrian Peterson are almost certainly going to receive a gold jacket at some point.

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