- Drew Brees delivered an emotional, eloquent speech — calling the quarterback the “distributor of hope and confidence” — and was praised tearfully by Sean Payton.
- Adam Vinatieri, the third pure placekicker inducted, celebrated his clutch career (and even joked about Bill Belichick) while thanking family and former teammates.
- Roger Craig was finally enshrined after a 28-year wait and honored as the first player to rush for 1,000 yards and receive for 1,000 yards in a single season (1985).
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