ST.SAD NEWS: Steelers Legend May Turn Into Public Enemy Number 1 After Shocking NFL News

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a storied history, with six Super Bowl championships serving as a clear testament to the team’s success over the years. However, recent news could change how fans view one of the team’s legends, LC Greenwood, who has yet to be inducted into the Hall of Fame despite an illustrious career. The news that Greenwood may be left out of this year’s Hall of Fame class, while figures like Bill Belichick are being overlooked, has sparked a wave of backlash throughout the NFL community.

Greenwood, who won four Super Bowls with the legendary “Steel Curtain” defense of the 1970s, had a standout career with six Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro honors. Despite these incredible achievements, he has never been inducted into the Hall of Fame. However, Greenwood is now a finalist in the seniors category, competing for one of the three available spots with names like Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, Ken Anderson, and Roger Craig.

I can’t be reading this right.

This has to be some knock-off Hall of Fame or something, it can’t be the actual NFL Hall of Fame.

There is not a single world whatsoever in which Bill Belichick should not be a First-Ballot Hall of Famer. https://t.co/OXhL1Sd4FM

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 27, 2026

“LC Greenwood deserves a place in the Hall of Fame, and I can’t understand why the NFL continues to ignore him,” Big Ben Roethlisberger shared passionately. “He’s a Steelers legend, an irreplaceable part of this team’s history. If the NFL fails to recognize Greenwood, it will be a huge mistake they’ll have to answer for.”

This could turn Greenwood into a “public enemy” for many fans if he is inducted in such a controversial year. While the achievements of Belichick and others in this category are undeniable, overlooking a legend like Greenwood in favor of other names could lead to widespread fan outrage.

Moreover, Bill Polian, former GM of the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts, is facing significant criticism for potentially convincing other voters to keep Belichick out. However, Polian has since denied these allegations.

Despite all the controversy, Steelers fans firmly believe that Greenwood has long deserved a spot in the Hall of Fame. If he is finally inducted, it will be a long-overdue recognition of a legend, even if it comes in a year filled with drama.