However, it was reported a day later that Patriots owner Robert Kraft was passed over for induction in 2025 as a contributor. NFL co-founder Ralph Hay will, instead, advance to the final round of voting following the vote by the contributor committee.

Robert Kraft's Hall of Fame wait will reportedly last another year. The Patriots' longtime owner will not make the final cut as a contributor for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2025 class, according to ESPN. Kraft, 83, was a semifinalist. Kraft is still ...