By Josh 
Terry Bradshaw Hints at Retirement from Broadcasting
Terry Bradshaw’s broadcasting career has outlasted his legendary tenure as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback by more than twice as long. However, his time behind the mic may be nearing its end.
According to Bradshaw, he plans to retire in about four years.
During Super Bowl week in New Orleans, the Pro Football Hall of Famer discussed his retirement timeline with Express US Sports.
“I told my wife before I left the hotel room, ‘I’ve got two years left at Fox. I’m 76,’” Bradshaw said on February 6. “It’s a young man’s game. I get that. Everybody wants fresh faces. If we can get to the next Super Bowl, I’ll be 80. I think that’s time. That’s pushing it.”
By “next Super Bowl,” Bradshaw referred to FOX’s next turn in the Super Bowl broadcasting rotation. The current system rotates every four years between FOX, NBC, ESPN, and CBS, meaning FOX is scheduled to air its next Super Bowl in February 2029.
Bradshaw’s Legacy with FOX Sports
Bradshaw often trends online for his on-air blunders, such as misidentifying players or making errors during highlight segments. Despite these occasional slip-ups, he has enjoyed remarkable longevity, serving as an analyst for over 30 years with the same network.
Bradshaw joined FOX’s NFL pregame show in its inaugural 1994 season after working for CBS Sports. He has been a full-time broadcaster since retiring from the NFL in 1984.
On February 9, he will take his usual place on FOX’s Super Bowl pregame show ahead of the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. He will also present the Lombardi Trophy to the winning team, just as he did two years ago when the Chiefs previously defeated the Eagles.
Bradshaw’s Take on the Steelers’ Quarterback Situation
Never one to shy away from sharing his opinions, Bradshaw has been vocal about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation.
During the 2024 season, he strongly disagreed with head coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to bench Justin Fields in favor of Russell Wilson. However, that doesn’t mean he favors Fields either.
“I don’t like either as a quarterback. I’m not a Russell Wilson fan,” Bradshaw told social media personality Amanda Vance. “When Sean Payton got rid of Russell in Denver, that told me all I needed to know about him. Justin Fields is really talented, but he just hasn’t adapted well to the game.”
NFL insiders remain divided on which quarterback, if any, will return to Pittsburgh. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler suggested on February 8 that the Steelers’ front office might be split as well.
Team owner Art Rooney II recently stated his preference for bringing back either Fields or Wilson but did not indicate a clear favorite.
Both quarterbacks led the Steelers to winning records in 2024, yet the team suffered another first-round playoff exit. That stands in stark contrast to the Bradshaw era, when the Steelers won 14 playoff games from 1970-83, including four Super Bowls.
As the Steelers search for stability under center, Bradshaw nears the end of his own long and storied career—this time in the broadcast booth.