The voters recently announced the finalists for the NFL's Hall of Fame Class of 2026. One Bears legend was left off the list: Lance Briggs.
This is a damning absence. There's no doubt Briggs deserves to be in Canton. It's easy to see why when you break down his stats, longevity, and the impact he made on the Bears.
Why Briggs should have a spot in the Hall of Fame
Drafted out of Arizona in the third round of the 2003 draft, Briggs had a relatively quiet rookie season and was an underrated player on the Bears.