Eli Manning responds calmly after being left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame again

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Eli Manning responded calmly after not being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the second consecutive year, saying the snub does not bother him. Speaking on Jon Gruden’s show, the former New York Giants quarterback said he is not bitter and will accept induction if it ever comes. Manning played 16 NFL seasons, finishing with a 117-117 regular-season record and four Pro Bowl selections. Critics often point to his inconsistent regular-season performance, but supporters highlight his remarkable postseason résumé. Manning led the Giants to two Super Bowl victories over Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots, earning Super Bowl MVP honors in both games, including the memorable upset in Super Bowl XLII. While debate continues among fans about his Hall of Fame worthiness, Manning appears content with his legacy as one of the most clutch quarterbacks in Super Bowl history and remains unfazed by the voting outcome.

<p>Former NFL quarterback Eli Manning, left, stands on the field before the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game between Miami and Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p>

Eli Manning reacts to not being elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As expected, Eli Manning was left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class and he appears to be fine with it. This marks the second year in a row he has been denied. Many fans have an ongoing debate about his eligibility.

Patriots legend Manning joined Jon Gruden on his show on Monday night and was asked about not being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.“It doesn’t keep me up at night,” Manning said. “I’m not going to be bitter at it.”

Eli Manning had a 16-year career in the NFL as the quarterback for the New York Giants. He finished with a 117-117 record in regular season games and was selected to four Pro Bowls. Despite his accomplishments in the regular season, Manning has a great argument to be put into the Hall of Fame due to his impressive postseason performances. He was also able to guide the Giants to victories in two separate Super Bowls, while also being named the Super Bowl MVP in both games.

Manning won both Super Bowls against the New England Patriots, which were coached by the current Cleveland and Boston head coach Bill Belichick. Manning is famously known for his ability to guide the Giants to a victory in Super Bowl 42, which gave the Giants their second championship in four years.

He has been criticized for his mediocre regular season numbers and a lack of consistent all-around dominance. It is also unknown how close he was in the vote.

“If I ever get in, I’ll take it as a positive,” Manning said.

However, Manning doesn’t seem to care one way or the other about the Hall of Fame. He’s content with the legacy he’s established as one of the most iconic players in Super Bowl history and his moments in those games will always resonate deeply with the NFL.

Eli Manning responds calmly after being left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame again

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