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Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick rejected as first-ballot Hall of Famer

Name: Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick rejected as first-ballot Hall of Famer
Uploaded: 2026-01-28T19:27:00-0500
Duration: 1 min 14 s
Description: Legendary former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer after he fell short of the 40 votes needed for induction, sources told CBS Sports.

Legendary former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer after he fell short of the 40 votes needed for induction, sources told CBS Sports.