Three options FOX NFL Sunday have to give Terry | NFL News

The FOX NFL Sunday lineup is set for a important shake-up in 2025, as veteran analyst Jimmy Johnson, 81, steps down. In March, the previous Dallas Cowboys head coach introduced his retirement from the show, describing it an “extremely difficult decision.”

The remaining staff, consisting of host Curt Menefee and pundits Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, and Rob Gronkowski, continues to be undoubtedly a star-studded line-up.

But FOX now face the duty of filling Johnson’s vacant spot. They might contemplate one other ex-coach, a former Cowboys participant to preserve ties with the staff, or depart the place open for a 12 months as they maintain out for a main signing.

Given their spectacular broadcasting expertise, together with Tom Brady, who signed a huge 10-year, $375 million deal final 12 months, they have quite a few options.

Ron Rivera

A potential candidate for the ex-coach position is Rivera, the present common supervisor for the University of California soccer staff, his alma mater. Rivera was a key participant within the Chicago Bears’ acclaimed “Monsters of the Midway” protection within the Eighties.

After more than a decade of NFL teaching and securing two NFL Coach of the Year accolades for his tenure with the Carolina Panthers, Rivera—nicknamed “Riverboat Ron” due to his audacious fourth-down methods—immediately discovered himself with out a staff when the Washington Commanders launched him after the 2023 season.

With a background in tv that dates back to the ’90s with SportsChannel Chicago and, more just lately, NFL Live on ESPN final season, Rivera is positioned to break new ground as doubtlessly the primary individual of Latin descent to grace the set of FOX NFL Sunday.

Michael Irvin

Then we have Irvin, who etched his identify into Dallas Cowboys folklore as a three-time Super Bowl champion, who stands at second in franchise historical past with 11,904 receiving yards. The Pro Football Hall of Famer’s vibrant commentary matches his historic on-field achievements.

Irvin has carved out a legacy in broadcasting with unforgettable moments during his 15 years at NFL Network earlier than departing in 2024. A s staunch Cowboys fan, he continues to keep heat relations with many within the present roster and shares a good friendship with Johnson, his coach from the glory days of the Nineteen Nineties.

Irvin has already claimed his seat on the FOX desk as half of the ‘Speak’ internet hosting panel, which options star-studded names like Paul Pierce, Keyshawn Johnson and Joy Taylor.

Travis Kelce

Simply put, Kelce’s relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift has thrust him into the limelight, making him one of essentially the most well-known figures in American sport. He’s set to keep taking part in for the Kansas City Chiefs for at the very least one other season, however age seems to be catching up with him, having been restricted to simply 4 catches within the Super Bowl LIX defeat.

While he will not be retiring imminently, his star energy would no doubt draw within the plenty.