Nine individuals who contributed to the sport of professional football in distinct ways have reached the Semifinalists stage for possible election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 presented by Visual Edge IT.

Former Packers executive Jack Vainisi did not make Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist list this year, but his supporters are not giving up.

After the Philadelphia Eagles had just two sacks in the 2022 regular-season finale, Chicago Bears Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton sent a photo to some former teammates showing him drinking champagne.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid's mentor Mike Holmgren is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame | @EdEastonJr

Former Packers head coach Mike Holmgren is one of nine semifinalists in the Coach category for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.