Terry Bradshaw is the next Hall of Famer-turned-broadcaster to reach the final act of his television career.
The 78-year-old “Fox NFL Sunday” analyst plans to sign off following the 2029 season, after the network airs the Super Bowl.
Although Bradshaw recently signed a two-year extension with the network, according to Men’s Health, the legendary ex-Steelers quarterback sees the writing on the wall.
“I am totally confident on the air, absolutely. Supremely confident … I’m going through now what everybody that’s in their 70s goes through. I’m 78. I just signed a two-year extension, and I’m pretty sure no matter how well I perform over the next two years, they’re going to want to replace me,” Bradshaw said.
Bradshaw has spent the last 32 years at Fox Sports since making his on-camera debut for the network in the 1994 season.
Over those three decades, Bradshaw continued to build on his excellence, winning multiple Sports Emmys for Outstanding Sports Personality/Analyst.
He’s been on 10 Super Bowl assignments for the network and was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame for his work.
Bradshaw has no plans to announce his retirement because he doesn’t want a special tribute.
“I’m not going to announce my retirement, because in two years when we do the Super Bowl, after my contract is expiring, I don’t want anybody to do a tribute,” he said. “So I’m never going to say I’m going to retire. Because, look, they may say, ‘Hey, you’re still doing a good job. We’ll sign you for another year.’ That could easily happen. They’re pissing into the wind if they think I’m gonna tell them I’m retiring.”
Bradshaw aims to end his tenure on a high note, keeping the audience entertained while continuing to share his strong opinions.
