New York Giants great Eli Manning has one of the most contentious Hall of Fame candidacies in recent memory. The two-time Super Bowl champion failed to reach Canton in his first year of eligibility, as the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced at the NFL Honors awards show Thursday night.

New York Giants legend Eli Manning may face an extended wait for his Hall of Fame enshrinement after being snubbed in 2025.

Three of the 15 modern-era finalists made the Class of 2025: cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, and tight end Antonio Gates. (Wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, the fourth member of the class, was a senior candidate after previously not getting in as a modern-era candidate.)

Jared Allen, Sterling Sharpe, Eric Allen and Antonio Gates did make the cut and will be enshrined in Canton in August.

Michael Strahan (left) Coach Tom Coughlin, Eli Manning, Jerry Reese II and his father, Giants GM Jerry Reese celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy as New York City celebrates the New York Giants win in Super Bowl XLII with a ticker tape parade up Broadway. MANHATTAN, NYC (2008 file photo by Andrew Mills | The Star-Ledger) SL

Will Eli Manning make the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Here are the pros and cons of the Ole Miss and New York Giants QB's professional career

Super Bowl champion Eli Manning, who spent 16 seasons with the New York Giants, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the Super Bowl matchup, and how the players prepare.

Eli Manning is in his hometown this week, the site of Super Bowl LIX, engaged in various activities in and around the city. Soon enough, word comes down if his schedule of events includes an honor reserved for only the truly elite.