Veteran NFL Analyst Terry Bradshaw Sent Home from Fox Set Due to Illness

On November 16, 2025, veteran NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw was noticeably absent from the Fox NFL Sunday broadcast. According to his colleagues, Bradshaw had come to work sick that morning and was sent home by the network.

Bradshaw, a 77-year-old former quarterback and longtime fixture on Fox's NFL coverage, has sparked concerns among fans in recent years due to his unusual on-air behavior. Just last month, Bradshaw had shared a bizarre story about mistakenly texting someone he thought was Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, leaving his fellow analysts stunned.

Addressing Bradshaw's absence, Fox host Curt Menefee stated that the NFL legend had decided to go home due to illness. However, co-host Michael Strahan disputed this, saying that the network had actually sent Bradshaw home.

Bradshaw himself later took to social media to reveal the reason behind his mystery leave, assuring fans that he was simply dealing with a cold and that "all [was] good." This came as a relief to many viewers who had expressed fears over Bradshaw's health and well-being.

Despite his long and successful career in broadcasting, Bradshaw's recent on-air gaffes have led some fans to call for him to retire. The latest incident has only heightened these concerns, with many questioning whether the 77-year-old should continue his work on the popular pregame show.