Tentative timeframe for Patriots' 2025 Hall of Fame decision revealed

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The New England Patriots are expecting to announce the 2025 Patriots Hall of Fame inductee early next week, per ESPN's Mike Reiss.

The finalists for the Patriots' 2025 Hall of Fame class are wide receiver Julian Edelman, guard Logan Mankins and kicker Adam Vinatieri. All three played a vital role at different junctures of a Patriots dynasty that spanned nearly two decades.

Vinatieri kicked two game-winning field goals in Super Bowls, and Mankins was one of the greatest offensive linemen in franchise history. Meanwhile, Edelman is a former Super Bowl MVP and one of the greatest playoff performers of all time.

Mark the schedule: The Patriots anticipate announcing the 2025 inductee to their Hall of Fame early next week.

Fan voting closed yesterday.

Finalists: WR Julian Edelman, G Logan Mankins, K Adam Vinatieri.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 1, 2025

It almost feels unfair that only one of the nominees will get in this year considering all three players are worthy of an induction at some point.

They are all named All-Dynasty players in New England given their many on-field contributions to the team. The winner will clearly be deserving of the honor, with hope that the other two players waiting in the wings will be right on their heels.

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