Eli Manning Fails to Make Hall of Fame in Second Attempt

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Eli Manning's bid to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been delayed once again, as the former New York Giants quarterback failed to make the cut for the 2026 induction class. Manning's Hall of Fame candidacy has been a hotly debated topic, with some arguing his two Super Bowl wins over the dominant Patriots are enough to warrant inclusion, while others feel his overall career statistics and passer rating don't make him a worthy Hall of Famer.

Why it matters

Manning's exclusion from the Hall of Fame keeps the debate around his legacy alive, with questions around whether his two Super Bowl wins should outweigh his more pedestrian career stats compared to other borderline candidates. This decision also raises the question of where the Hall of Fame should draw the line, as inducting Manning could open the door for other quarterbacks with similar resumes.

The details

According to a report from The Athletic, Eli Manning did not make the cut to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class. Manning, who retired after the 2019 season, was put on the ballot for the first time in 2024. While he has the 11th most passing yards in NFL history with 57,023, his career passer rating of 84.1 and TD/INT ratio of 366/244 have been seen by some as not strong enough to warrant Hall of Fame induction, despite his two Super Bowl wins over the Patriots.

• Eli Manning was first eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
• The 2026 Hall of Fame induction class was announced on January 28, 2026.

What’s next

Manning will have to wait until at least 2027 for another chance at Hall of Fame induction.