What happened: The former linebacker joins a five-player Class of 2026 enshrined Saturday in Canton. Kuechly received his gold jacket from Julius Peppers before the ceremony.
Why it matters: The honor caps a career featuring five first-team All-Pro selections and seven consecutive Pro Bowls. Carolina opened the NFL preseason in Canton two days before the enshrinement.
By the numbers: 8 NFL seasons | 125 regular-season and playoff games | 5 first-team All-Pro selections | 7 consecutive Pro Bowls
What to watch: The enshrinement ceremony begins at noon Saturday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.