New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame snub caused an uproar from Big Blue fans. In his first year of eligibility, the franchise legend did not make it to the final ten of voting, which could make it harder to get into Canton next year.

New York Giants notable quarterback Eli Manning reacted to his Pro Football Hall of Fame snub with grace, but his path to Canton remains uncertain as 2026's competition appears just as stacked

Only four players made the Class of 2025, fewer than most expected given the relative strength of the group. Jared Allen, Eric Allen, Sterling Sharpe, and Antonio Gates will don gold jackets ahead of the Hall of Fame Game for their respective auditions in the summer.