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One of the most pivotal players in New England Patriots history could join the team's hall of fame his year. The Patriots nominated former kicker Adam Vinatieri, who had his first year of eligibility after a stellar career between 1996 and 2005.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Patriots legend Adam Vinatieri opens up about being named a finalist for Patriots Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The New England Patriots announced that legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri along with receiver Julian Edelman and guard Logan Mankins were named finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame Class of 2025. And speaking with ESPN's Mike Reiss, Vinatieri explained what this recognition means to him. "I was very honored, obviously," Vinatieri said.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / April 11

After years of stability, the Colts kicking game is once again in flux

There will be a new kicker in town for the Colts in 2025. You don’t know what you got till it’s gone. After suiting up for the Indianapolis Colts for over a decade, Adam Vinatieri provided reliability, skill, and a level of clutch that was simply taken for granted.

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The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz

How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round since 2000' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / April 11

The NFL kicker with the most extra points in league history, he was an undrafted pick and a four-time Super Bowl winner

The record for most extra points in the NFL is one that may never be broken. The role of a kicker in the NFL is an important one, laced with danger. One miss, at a crucial time in a crucial game, can build up a narrative of distrust around the whole team and fanbase.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 8

Why Adam Vinatieri was snubbed in 2025 Hall of Fame voting

Back in November when the NFL announced the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, here’s what I wrote about legendary New England

NFL Draft News

Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

Packers' historic NFL Draft pick will help Jordan Love

Steelers made right call addressing pass rush instead of drafting Shedeur Sanders

What are the Buccaneers are getting in WR Emeka Egbuka?

Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / February 8

Tony Dungy rips Hall of Fame voting process after Reggie Wayne, Adam Vinatieri 2025 snubs

Following the NFL Honors earlier this week, Tony Dungy was disappointed that two of his former players weren’t selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / February 7

More shocking Colts HOF snub: Adam Vinatieri or Reggie Wayne?

Both men are deserving, but both were left out this year. The golden age of Indianapolis Colts football produced some of the greatest players of all time.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 6

Colts Legends Snubbed from 2025 Hall of Fame Class

There isn't much more that Indianapolis Colts legends Reggie Wayne and Adam Vinatieri could've accomplished on the football field, but despite that, they were not selected for the 2025 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / February 6

Patriots Kicker Adam Vinatieri Misses Hall of Fame

New England Patriots legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri will have to wait to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall Fame. As the 2025 class was announced, Vinatieri learned he will not be among those elected, moving his next opportunity to next year.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pats Pulpit / February 6

Adam Vinatieri should be an easy Pro Football Hall of Fame decision

The former Patriots kicker is one of 15 finalists. The Pro Football Hall of Fame, just like the general public, has only been paying marginal attention to special teams through the years.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / February 5

NFL.com projects former Colts’ great to make Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025

One former Colts all-time great is projected to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s illustrious Class of 2025. According to NFL.com’s Adam Rank, one former

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / February 5

Adam Vinatieri ‘very optimistic’ ahead of Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement

The former Patriots kicker is among the finalists to join this year’s Hall of Fame class. The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class will be announced on Thursday night, and one former member of the New England Patriots appears to have a good chance of ultimately making the cut.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Four-Time Super Bowl Champion Part of 2025 IndyCar Announcement

Adam Vinatieri, the four-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowler, who kicked for both the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, is a co-owner of Miller Vinatieri Motorsports in the Indy NXT series — a feeder to the NTT IndyCar Series in American open-wheel racing.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Patriots legend Bill Belichick calls retired Pats player a first-ballot Hall of Famer

Legendary New England Patriots head coach and current UNC head coach Bill Belichick has firmly endorsed retired kicker Adam Vinatieri as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / December 28

Former Colts greats Adam Vinatieri, Reggie Wayne named finalists for Pro Football HoF’s 2025 Class

Two Indianapolis Colts legends are one step closer to attaining football immortality this summer in Canton, Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced

Indianapolis Colts News / Pats Pulpit / December 28

Adam Vinatieri named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist, Rodney Harrison snubbed again

A total of four former Patriots have made it to the final round of Hall of Fame voting. The 15 modern-era finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class have been voted on, and a few former members of the New England Patriots have made the cut.

Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / March 2, 2024

Pat McAfee hilariously recalls Adam Vinatieri sending him to ‘holding camp’ before rookie season

Pat McAfee certainly has a knack for story-telling, and after taking a bit of a break from his normal duties with ESPN, he was in rare form this week at the NFL Combine.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / February 17, 2024

Vinatieri shares who should give his Hall of Fame induction speech

NFL legend and former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri will be eligible for his first chance at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025. And the

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / February 17, 2024

Patriots’ Vinatieri Picks Hall of Fame Presenter?

Leave it to Adam Vinatieri to get a leg up on his impending Canton call. While the path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame has always been steep and rocky

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 10, 2024

Hall of Fame Class 2025: Patriots Ex Adam Vinatieri vs. New England Nemesis Eli Manning?

The New England Patriots may not have any former players being inducted into the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame, as Rodney Harrison's 11th year of eligibility saw him fall short again.

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