Giants Legend Eli Manning Misses Hall of Fame Cut Again

Two-time Super Bowl champion fails to make the cut for second straight year.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has missed the cut for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the second consecutive year. Despite leading the Giants to two Super Bowl victories, the legendary quarterback was not selected for enshrinement in Canton, Ohio.

Why it matters

Eli Manning's exclusion from the Hall of Fame is surprising to many, given his success and accolades during his 16-year NFL career. As one of the most accomplished quarterbacks of his era, Manning's continued absence from the Hall raises questions about the selection process and the criteria used by voters.

The details

Manning, who retired after the 2019 season, led the Giants to Super Bowl wins in 2008 and 2012. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and finished his career with over 57,000 passing yards and 366 touchdowns. However, the Hall of Fame voters have not yet deemed his accomplishments worthy of induction on the first ballot.

  • Eli Manning retired from the NFL after the 2019 season.
  • Manning missed the Hall of Fame cut in 2025 and again in 2026.

The players

Eli Manning

A legendary quarterback who spent his entire 16-year NFL career with the New York Giants, leading the team to two Super Bowl championships.

Bill Belichick

The head coach of the New England Patriots, who has not yet been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite his sustained success and multiple Super Bowl wins.

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What they’re saying

“If Bill Belichick can't get his call to Canton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame voters won't let just anybody in — and that appears to apply for Eli Manning, too.”

— Ian O'Connor, Sports Columnist (wn.com)

What’s next

Eli Manning will be eligible for the Hall of Fame again next year, and it remains to be seen if the voters will reconsider his candidacy.

The takeaway

Eli Manning's exclusion from the Hall of Fame on the first ballot highlights the challenges of the selection process and the high bar set for induction, even for some of the most accomplished players in NFL history.