2026 Hall of Fame: Adam Vinatieri became a legend with some clutch kicks

Adam Vinatieri set multiple NFL records during a 24-year career.

The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Zack Rosenblatt, senior NFL writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the game and the upcoming season.

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That Vinatieri even sniffed pro football was a miracle unto itself. You could argue that no one scripted a more preposterous road to Canton.

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