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NFL·July 27, 2026 06:17 PM ET

Hall of Fame recognition came decades too late for a dual-threat pioneer

The enshrinement ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 8 at noon ET.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read
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Roger Craig was the ultimate dual-threat RB and now he's headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 🙌 @ProFootballHOF Ensh

What happened: The Class of 2026 selection came through the senior finalist process. The ceremony will air on NFL Network and stream on NFL+.

Why it matters: He became the first NFL player to produce 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. His career totals reached 8,189 rushing yards and 4,911 receiving yards.

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