Bill Belichick could be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame next year with new rule

There was never a doubt Bill Belichick was going to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was just a matter of when, and it could be sooner than expected.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced several changes to its selection rules Friday, including one in which the waiting period for coaching candidates has been reduced from five seasons out of the game to one season.

Belichick, who under the old rules wouldn’t have been eligible until 2029, can now be inducted with the class of 2026.