Newest NFL Hall of Famer needles Bill Belichick over Jordon Hudson relationship during speech

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Adam Vinatieri, a four-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday and took a swipe at his former head coach during his speech.

Vinatieri played under Bill Belichick from 2000 to 2005 and nailed a few of the most clutch field goals in NFL history as he helped the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles.

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Former NFL player Adam Vinatieri speaks after unveiling his bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

In his Hall of Fame speech, Vinatieri made a joke about Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson.

"Thank you for demanding excellence every single day. Your preparation, discipline and attention to detail shaped far more than my football career," he said of Belichick. "Unfortunately, Bill couldn’t make it here today. There’s a lot going on at UNC right now.

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Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson are seen in the paddock before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Getty Images)

"He may be on a recruiting trip right now, looking for the next Lawrence Taylor. I thought it was because training camp had already started. But in truth, it’s because he’s judging his girlfriend’s cheerleading competition."

Vinatieri said, regardless of the jokes, he believed Belichick to be one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.