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After Julian Edelman was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame on the Saturday before the team’s game vs. the Steelers, it’s time to look ahead to 2026 and the next wave of franchise legends who could receive their red jacket.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Patriots Called Out for Hall of Fame Snub

As former star wide receiver Julian Edelman gets recognized as the latest New England Patriots Hall of Fame selection, a most essential former star has been left out.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Adam Vinatieri Reacts to Patriots' Hall of Fame Nomination

One of the most pivotal players in New England Patriots history could join the team's hall of fame his year. The Patriots nominated former kicker Adam Vinatieri, who had his first year of eligibility after a stellar career between 1996 and 2005.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Patriots legend Adam Vinatieri opens up about being named a finalist for Patriots Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The New England Patriots announced that legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri along with receiver Julian Edelman and guard Logan Mankins were named finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame Class of 2025. And speaking with ESPN's Mike Reiss, Vinatieri explained what this recognition means to him. "I was very honored, obviously," Vinatieri said.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / April 11

After years of stability, the Colts kicking game is once again in flux

There will be a new kicker in town for the Colts in 2025. You don’t know what you got till it’s gone. After suiting up for the Indianapolis Colts for over a decade, Adam Vinatieri provided reliability, skill, and a level of clutch that was simply taken for granted.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / April 11

The NFL kicker with the most extra points in league history, he was an undrafted pick and a four-time Super Bowl winner

The record for most extra points in the NFL is one that may never be broken. The role of a kicker in the NFL is an important one, laced with danger. One miss, at a crucial time in a crucial game, can build up a narrative of distrust around the whole team and fanbase.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 8

Why Adam Vinatieri was snubbed in 2025 Hall of Fame voting

Back in November when the NFL announced the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, here’s what I wrote about legendary New England

Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / February 8

Tony Dungy rips Hall of Fame voting process after Reggie Wayne, Adam Vinatieri 2025 snubs

Following the NFL Honors earlier this week, Tony Dungy was disappointed that two of his former players weren’t selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / February 7

More shocking Colts HOF snub: Adam Vinatieri or Reggie Wayne?

Both men are deserving, but both were left out this year. The golden age of Indianapolis Colts football produced some of the greatest players of all time.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 6

Colts Legends Snubbed from 2025 Hall of Fame Class

There isn't much more that Indianapolis Colts legends Reggie Wayne and Adam Vinatieri could've accomplished on the football field, but despite that, they were not selected for the 2025 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / February 6

Patriots Kicker Adam Vinatieri Misses Hall of Fame

New England Patriots legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri will have to wait to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall Fame. As the 2025 class was announced, Vinatieri learned he will not be among those elected, moving his next opportunity to next year.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pats Pulpit / February 6

Adam Vinatieri should be an easy Pro Football Hall of Fame decision

The former Patriots kicker is one of 15 finalists. The Pro Football Hall of Fame, just like the general public, has only been paying marginal attention to special teams through the years.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / February 5

NFL.com projects former Colts’ great to make Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025

One former Colts all-time great is projected to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s illustrious Class of 2025. According to NFL.com’s Adam Rank, one former

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / February 5

Adam Vinatieri ‘very optimistic’ ahead of Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement

The former Patriots kicker is among the finalists to join this year’s Hall of Fame class. The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class will be announced on Thursday night, and one former member of the New England Patriots appears to have a good chance of ultimately making the cut.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Four-Time Super Bowl Champion Part of 2025 IndyCar Announcement

Adam Vinatieri, the four-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowler, who kicked for both the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, is a co-owner of Miller Vinatieri Motorsports in the Indy NXT series — a feeder to the NTT IndyCar Series in American open-wheel racing.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Patriots legend Bill Belichick calls retired Pats player a first-ballot Hall of Famer

Legendary New England Patriots head coach and current UNC head coach Bill Belichick has firmly endorsed retired kicker Adam Vinatieri as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / March 2, 2024

Pat McAfee hilariously recalls Adam Vinatieri sending him to ‘holding camp’ before rookie season

Pat McAfee certainly has a knack for story-telling, and after taking a bit of a break from his normal duties with ESPN, he was in rare form this week at the NFL Combine.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / February 17, 2024

Vinatieri shares who should give his Hall of Fame induction speech

NFL legend and former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri will be eligible for his first chance at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025. And the

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / February 17, 2024

Patriots’ Vinatieri Picks Hall of Fame Presenter?

Leave it to Adam Vinatieri to get a leg up on his impending Canton call. While the path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame has always been steep and rocky

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 10, 2024

Hall of Fame Class 2025: Patriots Ex Adam Vinatieri vs. New England Nemesis Eli Manning?

The New England Patriots may not have any former players being inducted into the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame, as Rodney Harrison's 11th year of eligibility saw him fall short again.

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