The Patriots revealed their complete 2026 home game theme schedule, including major celebrations for Rob Gronkowski, Adam Vinatieri and two iconic Super Bowl teams.

Only one kicker made The Sporting News’ historic ranking, and the Patriots legend claimed the final spot in perfectly dramatic fashion.

Hall of Fame kicker Adam Vinatieri explains the new scoring setting available in Yahoo Fantasy leagues this season. You can create a private Death League or join a public one on Yahoo Fantasy.

Rob Gronkowski has made a career out of saying almost anything that comes to mind. Even he knows there are some jokes better left to somebody else.

Did Adam Vinatieri cross a line by taking a jab at legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in this Hall of Fame speech? The debate has already split the internet, with many calling out Vinatieri for making that joke about his former coach. The question even came up in front of former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski during an interview with Sports Illustrated.

Adam Vinatieri’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony was special. However, the people he supported in his stint with the New England Patriots—Robert Kraft, Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick—did not attend the ceremony.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 induction wrapped up on August 8, but the discussion around why NFL legends Tom Brady and Bill Belichick missed former kicker Adam Vinatieri’s induction has not died down. Now, a New England Patriots legend has shed light on why the duo would have skipped the ceremony.

In his speech, Vinatieri joked that Belichick wasn’t in Canton “because he is judging his girlfriend’s cheerleading competition” — referring to the UNC coach’s 25-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.

Adam Vinatieri stole the show during last week’s Hall of Fame induction with his hilarious speech. Unfortunately, there were some noteworthy absentees from the ceremony, which included the likes of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.