One step away. The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed its 15 modern-day player finalists for the Class of 2026 on Tuesday, Dec. 30, setting up another round of intrigue on the path to football immorta...

The announcement of the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 feels less like a debate and more like a coronation for one name in particular: Drew Brees.

Manning holds the record for postseason passing yards in a single season, throwing for 1,219 yards during a wild 2011 run that concluded with a 21-17 Super Bowl victory over the Patriots.