What happened: Tony Dungy and Bill Polian were among the Pro Football Hall of Fame voters eliminated in the latest reduction of the selection pool. Fellow former voter Paul Kuharsky published the list Wednesday, and the downsizing came after the Hall named its 2026 class.

Why it matters: The selector pool helps shape which finalists and inductees advance in future Hall of Fame cycles, so any reduction carries weight beyond one year's class. The timing also keeps attention on how the Hall will handle its process after making changes immediately following the 2026 vote.

What to watch: Watch for the Hall's next explanation of how many voters remain and how future selection meetings will be structured. Any further removals or rule changes would sharpen the stakes for upcoming classes.