Ken Anderson falls short in Pro Football Hall of Fame vote | Reactions
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Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson and former Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson did not receive enough votes to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026, which was revealed during the NFL Honors show in San Francisco.
Earlier in the day, Willie Anderson tweeted that Bengals' fans shouldn't hold on to hope for good news from the Pro Football Hall of Fame's announcement.
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Ex-Carolina Panthers great Luke Kuechly, a former St. Xavier High School standout, was among five former players elected to the class of 2026.
Ken Anderson was one of five finalists named among contributors, coaches and senior players who last played at least 25 years ago, along with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, longtime Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, Roger Craig and LC Greenwood.
"There is no world where Ken Anderson should get a vote over Bill Belichick," ESPN's Damien Woody tweeted in January.
Willie Anderson, one of 15 modern-era player finalists for the 2026 class, was among those rushing to Ken Anderson's defense in the replies of Woody's tweet.
Modern-era players require a minimum positive vote of 80 percent.
Social media reactions to the former Bengals having to wait at least another year:
No Willie Anderson or Ken Anderson.
— Brandon McGinnis (@BTMcGinnis) February 6, 2026
Really unfortunate. https://t.co/iYZ6vtVfQA
Ken Anderson says he is already looking forward to giving another go at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027.
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) February 6, 2026
No ill will toward the voting process or being left out yet again. pic.twitter.com/m2pUQYPmCL
I know the PFHOF was upset about the leaks, but it was better that Belichick missing out leaked then, so it did not completely overshadow those who were announced as elected tonight. They deserve to be celebrated.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) February 6, 2026
#Bengals great Willie Anderson did not make the Hall of Fame again.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 5, 2026
He’s been a finalist 5 times and should be in already. https://t.co/xG2USgGqsb
I dont care who they are. @danpompei, @RichCimini, @SandoNFL, @vgregorian or any of the rest. Keeping Willie Anderson out of the HOF is every bit as egregious as not putting Belichick or Kraft in. Its ignorance and I defensible. Do your jobs better or give up your vote.
— Vance Meek (@vancemeek) February 6, 2026
Roger Craig is deserving. But still no Ken Anderson or Willie Anderson is a crime. The HOF needs to revamp their voting system right now.
— Matt Elliott (@elliottm_3) February 6, 2026
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