Is Eli Manning in, or did he get snubbed like Bill Belichick?

New York Giants legend Eli Manning has learned of his fate for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Eli Manning is one of the most fascinating Pro Football Hall of Fame debates. He was never a top-five quarterback at any point in his career. But those two Super Bowl rings and Super Bowl MVPs are hard to overlook.

Unfortunately for Manning and Giants fans, the wait for his call to Canton drags on.

According to Dan Duggan and Ian O’Connor of The Athletic, Eli Manning will not be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year:

“Eli Manning will have to wait at least another year for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to multiple league sources. The former New York Giants quarterback did not make the cut after being one of the 15 modern-era finalists for the second consecutive year.”

News of Manning’s snubbing comes one day after six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick was inexplicably left off the ballot, too. Clearly, the Canton voters have much different standards than fans.

Manning was eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025. But he was left off the ballot, with Sterling Sharpe, Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Antonio Gates receiving their gold jackets instead.

Eli Manning Will Get In Eventually, So There Shouldn’t Be A Wait

Eli Manning (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
It’s not just the Super Bowl rings that should get Eli into the Hall of Fame. He’s also 11th all-time in passing yards (57,023) and touchdown passes (366). His longevity on a big-market Giants team shouldn’t be overlooked, either.

Manning made 210 consecutive starts from 2004 to 2017, a streak that would have lasted longer if then-head coach Ben McAdoo hadn’t made the gutless decision to bench him for Geno Smith in the ’17 campaign.

Joe Namath is in the Hall of Fame with one Super Bowl ring, a losing record (62-63-4) and more interceptions (173) than touchdowns (220). If Namath hadn’t played for a New York team, he might never have been inducted.

If Namath can get a spot in Canton, so should Eli Manning.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.