Terry Bradshaw has never exactly blended into the background. Whether it was calling audibles for the Steelers in the '70s or cracking jokes on the FOX NFL Sunday set, he's always brought a distinct energy to the game. But after a recent on-air slip, fans are starting to wonder if the Hall of Famer's time behind the mic is nearing its two-minute warning.
During a segment previewing the Packers-Bears matchup, Bradshaw raised eyebrows when he made a comment that seemed to confuse team rosters. He suggested that Packers quarterback Jordan Love should be relieved not to face Micah Parsons-a sentiment that would make sense if Parsons didn’t play for the Cowboys. The moment drew a puzzled look from co-host Michael Strahan and quickly lit up social media.
“If I’m Love, I’m going, ‘No Parsons, yes!’” Bradshaw said, seemingly forgetting that Parsons and Love have never been teammates, nor is Parsons a member of the Packers. It was a simple mistake, but one that added to a growing list of recent on-air flubs that fans have noticed.
And fans didn’t hold back. The reaction online was swift and pointed.
Some called it a sign that Bradshaw’s broadcasting career may be approaching its natural end. Comments ranged from respectful farewells-“Love Bradshaw.
Underrated all-time great QB. It’s time to retire”-to more direct critiques-“Needs to retire, not fair for him to be on air.”
This isn’t the first time Bradshaw has made headlines for a misstep during a broadcast, and it’s not the first time Strahan has looked over with that now-familiar mix of confusion and concern. But despite the chatter, Bradshaw doesn’t seem ready to step away just yet.
In fact, during last season’s Super Bowl broadcast, Bradshaw spoke candidly about his future. “I told my wife before I left the room a while ago, I’m sitting there… I said, ‘I’ve got two years left at FOX.
I’m 76,’” he shared. “I said, ‘If we can get to the next Super Bowl, I’ll be 80.
That’s… I think that’s time.’” Bradshaw turned 77 in September.
So, while fans may be calling for the curtain to close, Bradshaw is eyeing at least one more act. And for better or worse, that means we’ll likely see more of the four-time Super Bowl champ on our screens-mixing football insights with the kind of unpredictability that’s become part of the Terry Bradshaw experience.
Whether you're shaking your head or laughing along, one thing’s for sure: Terry’s still doing it his way.