Arizona legends, defensive end Tedy Bruschi and linebacker Lance Briggs, were named among the "128 Modern-Era Players nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026." Bruschi played his entire 13-year career with the New England Patriots and Briggs played all 12 of his NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears.
Bruschi was a three-time Super Bowl Champion with New England, won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2005, a second-team All-Pro in 2003 and 2004, played in the 2004 Pro Bowl, was on the All-2000s, All-Dynasty, 50th Anniversary teams and an inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.