Even though his résumé speaks for itself, Adam Vinatieri was not among the four modern-era finalists voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. The 52-year-old, who won four Super Bowls over the course of his career and is a member of the NFL’s 100th Anniversary Team, failed to garner the necessary 80 percent of the vote in his first year of eligibility.
Vinatieri remaining on the outside looking in puts him in good company not just in regards to his fellow 2025 finalists. He now also finds himself among other key members of the New England Patriots’ dynasty not getting much love from the Hall of Fame voters.