Pro Football Hall of Fame makes massive voting changes after Bill Belichick snub: 7 things to know

After Bill Belichick was snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year as an eligible candidate last February, there were questions about whether the Hall needed to start thinking about changing its selection process, and that's exactly what has happened.

Hall of Fame president Jim Porter announced Friday that the HOF will make some massive changes to how players, coaches and contributors are selected.

"The Hall continually reviews its bylaws to ensure the selection process reflects the highest standards of integrity and the magnitude of election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame," Porter said in a statement. "There is no more important task at the Hall of Fame than the election of each new class."

The most notable change is probably the elimination of the seniors category. Another big change is that the selection committee will be trimmed from 50 members to just 28.

Here are the seven notable bylaw changes that will be implemented starting with the Class of 2027:

1. Committee size: The selection committee will be reduced from 50 members to 28. Their voting status (25 voting, three nonvoting participants) will be determined annually. The slate of selectors will be announced after…

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