Terry Bradshaw Signs Two-Year Extension with Fox, Defying Calls for Retirement

Terry Bradshaw, 78, has signed a two-year contract extension with Fox, ensuring his continued presence on the network's flagship program, Fox NFL Sunday, through February 2029. The deal, which Bradshaw confirmed he actively sought, will keep him on air until after Fox hosts Super Bowl LXI in Las Vegas, by which time he will be 80 years old.

Bradshaw, a former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, has been a fixture on Fox NFL Sunday since 1994. Despite increased calls from some viewers for his retirement due to perceived on-air errors in recent years, Bradshaw expressed his commitment to the role. "I love my job," he told the Los Angeles Times. "This year was the first year that I got nervous. I wanted to extend my contract."

He added, "Everybody in any business has to go. The young guys are coming. But I want to be relevant. I want to be good. I want to continue on. I want America to [tune in] and watch me. I want them to [like] me. I can't wait to do the show."

Bradshaw’s long-time colleague Curt Menefee has voiced strong support for his continued role. "It's never gonna happen!" Menefee stated in 2025. "They're going to be carrying him out in a hearse - he is not leaving the show. Nor should he! He is the heart and soul of everything we do at FOX Sports."

Bradshaw also reflected on his past discussions about retirement, noting his belief that staying active is crucial for cognitive health. He cited evangelist Billy Graham's sentiment that "the day that you retire is the day you start dying," and expressed a desire to remain engaged. "I see myself staying fully active right up to the end, whenever that is," he said.

Bradshaw's contract extension comes after his colleague Jimmy Johnson retired from broadcasting in 2025 at the age of 81, following Fox's coverage of the Super Bowl that year. The new deal ensures Bradshaw will remain a prominent voice in NFL pre-game analysis for at least two more seasons.