Jimmy Johnsonan NFL coaching legend and a leading figure in “Fox NFL Sunday,” announced he would retire from broadcasting.
Johnson joined Fox Sports in 1994. He joined the network after finishing his coaching for the Miami Dolphins. He appeared regularly alongside Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long and subsequent Michael Strahan and Rob Gronkowski, providing pre-game, halftime and post-game analysis for the NFL game.
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Fox Sports Sunday analyst Jimmy Johnson took place at the Fox Sports Media Party before the Super Bowl LIX held at the New Orleans Convention Center on February 6th, 2025. (Image from Stephen Lew-Immagn)
The 81-year-old two-time Super Bowl champion head coach revealed in “a pack with Colin Kauhard” that the 2024 season will be his last.
“I made a very difficult decision. I've been thinking about it for the past four or five years. I decided to retire from Fox,” he said. “I'm going to miss it. I'm going to miss everyone. It was a great run back 31 years ago.”
Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks called Johnson's retirement news “bittersweet.”
“Jimmy Johnson was there when “Fox NFL Sunday” first aired 31 years ago. He has been a precious member of our Fox Sports family ever since.
Fox Sports “NFL Sunday” analysts Howie Long and Jimmy Johnson, and Fox “NFL Sunday” co-host Terry Bradshaw on February 9, 2025, before the Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chiefs of Kansas City on February 9, 2025. (Geoff Burke-Imagn image)
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“Jimmy inspired generations of football fans with his legendary swagger, unique insights and signature humor. From his motivational Pep story to his unparalleled energy over the years, he was our coach. He's always been our coach. It was broadcast on the news that he was in the Professional Football Hall of Fame – an opportunity we'll never forget.
“I hope he will be the best as he will miss the coach so deeply that only Jimmy Johnson can do.”
From left, former Dallas Cowboys Michael Irvin, Jimmy Johnson and Emmit Smith responded at the halftime honors ceremony of the game against the Detroit Lions on December 30, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Tim Heitman-Usa Today Sports)
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Bradshaw and Long is the only teammate who has been on the show since its inception in 1994. Pam Oliver took part in the Fox NFL coverage in 1995.
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