Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick is one step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Belichick has been announced as one of nine semifinalists in the Hall of Fame's coach category for the 2026 class.
The 73-year-old led the Pats to six Super Bowl titles over 24 seasons, and retired as the third-winningest coach in NFL history with 302 victories.
The Hall will name a single inductee before the Super Bowl.
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