Final two members of Class of 2026 to receive Ring of Excellence this Sunday

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CANTON, Ohio — Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence ceremonies honoring the Class of 2026 conclude this weekend when Luke Kuechly and Larry Fitzgerald receive their rings at their respective home stadiums at halftime of Sunday’s Panthers and Cardinals games. Please see the attached news releases for details.

Fitzgerald’s career will be celebrated with a presentation of his Ring of Excellence when the Arizona Cardinals host the Denver Broncos in State Farm Stadium. Jim Porter, the president and CEO at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will be on hand for the festivities. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET.

Kuechly’s career will be celebrated with a presentation of his Ring of Excellence when the Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Bank of America Stadium. Rich Desrosiers, chief communications and content officer at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will be on hand for the festivities. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET.

These presentations will conclude the six ceremonies scheduled for the new class.

Roger Craig (San Francisco), Drew Brees (New Orleans), and Adam Vinatieri (Foxborough and Indianapolis) received their rings earlier in October.

The Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is one of three iconic symbols, along with the Hall of Fame Gold Jacket created by Haggar and the Bronze Bust, that represent the elite status of being a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

All three representations of membership in sports’ most exclusive club will be displayed during this special presentation for fans to pay tribute to Luke Kuechly and Larry Fitzgerald, Hall of Famer No. 385 and No. 386.