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NFL insider predicts Hall of Fame news for Belichick and Gronkowski

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

NFL insider predicts Hall of Fame news for Belichick and Gronkowski
Summary

NFL senior writer Conor Orr forecasts that both Bill Belichick and Rob Gronkowski will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Belichick, who was not selected as a first-ballot nominee, is eligible again in 2027. Gronkowski is expected to be inducted during his first year of eligibility. Orr believes the voting committee will correct what he calls a catastrophic mistake from the previous year. Gronkowski earned significant accolades during his tenure with the New England Patriots under Belichick.

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  • •Conor Orr predicts Belichick and Gronkowski will be enshrined in 2027.
  • •Belichick's omission from last year's ballot drew criticism.
  • •Gronkowski is expected to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
  • •Gronkowski achieved three Super Bowl titles while playing for the Patriots.
  • •Tom Brady is set to become a candidate in 2028.
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  • 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Insider Predicts Major Hall Of Fame News For Bill Belichick, Rob Gronkowski
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The NFL senior writer predicted that Rob Gronkowski will be enshrined, and the voters will 'make up for a catastrophic mistake last year' and select Bill Belichick as well.

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