Fox NFL broadcaster Jimmy Johnson said he’s made the “difficult decision” he’s been weighing for years and announced that he’s retiring.
During Johnson’s Monday appearance on “The Herd,” the former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys said after nearly three decades, he’s leaving the Fox Sports NFL show, NBC Sports reported.
“I’ve made an extremely difficult decision,” Johnson said. “I’ve been thinking about it for the last four or five years, and I’ve decided to retire from Fox.”
“I’m gonna miss it, I’m gonna miss all the guys … but it has been a great run starting 31 years ago,” he added.
It was a great run! https://t.co/zk08wQdXu7
— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) March 3, 2025
Johnson famously started commenting on what was happening during NFL games on Sundays, after walking away from coaching the Cowboys in March 1994. He then returned to coaching with the Miami Dolphins for a brief run from 1996-1999, before going back into the booth in 2002, per the Associated Press.
“The Herd” host Colin Herd asked the 81-year-old former NFL coach, Hall of Famer, and two-time Super Bowl winner about taking on the role of coach behind the scenes on the show.
Johnson agreed and pointed out that it was because he watched those he worked with on the set, like Howie Long and Michael Strahan when they were coming up in the football world, before they became giants in the NFL.
“So, we are all very, very close,” the Fox sports commentator said. “Kurt Menefee [sportscaster], he was in Dallas when I was in Dallas. And so it was just natural for me to be somewhat of a coach … so I just kind of played the same roll that I played for many, many years as a head football coach.”
Shortly after the news broke, Strahan shared a touching message on X to his friend.
“Congratulations on your retirement @JimmyJohnson!” Strahan wrote. “It has been 17 seasons of fun and laughs sitting next to you. You’re truly one of a kind and thanks for being you and gifting me with one of the best friendships anyone could ever ask for.”
“Hope you enjoy fishing and drinking beers on the boat,” he added. “You deserve it, love you Coach! @NFLonFOX.”
Former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman also wished coach well, sharing on X, “Coach, I grew up watching you win at every level. Then when I came into the Fox family and saw your work ethic, I got to see first hand why you had so much success.”
“Thanks for welcoming me in, letting me pick your brain each week, and retired or not, you still got the best head of hair in the biz,” he added. “Enjoy retirement coach.”
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Fox NFL broadcaster Jimmy Johnson said he’s made the “difficult decision” he’s been weighing for years and announced that he’s retiring.
During Johnson’s Monday appearance on “The Herd,” the former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys said after nearly three decades, he’s leaving the Fox Sports NFL show, NBC Sports reported.
“I’ve made an extremely difficult decision,” Johnson said. “I’ve been thinking about it for the last four or five years, and I’ve decided to retire from Fox.”
“I’m gonna miss it, I’m gonna miss all the guys … but it has been a great run starting 31 years ago,” he added.
It was a great run! https://t.co/zk08wQdXu7
— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) March 3, 2025
Johnson famously started commenting on what was happening during NFL games on Sundays, after walking away from coaching the Cowboys in March 1994. He then returned to coaching with the Miami Dolphins for a brief run from 1996-1999, before going back into the booth in 2002, per the Associated Press.
“The Herd” host Colin Herd asked the 81-year-old former NFL coach, Hall of Famer, and two-time Super Bowl winner about taking on the role of coach behind the scenes on the show.
Johnson agreed and pointed out that it was because he watched those he worked with on the set, like Howie Long and Michael Strahan when they were coming up in the football world, before they became giants in the NFL.
“So, we are all very, very close,” the Fox sports commentator said. “Kurt Menefee [sportscaster], he was in Dallas when I was in Dallas. And so it was just natural for me to be somewhat of a coach … so I just kind of played the same roll that I played for many, many years as a head football coach.”
Shortly after the news broke, Strahan shared a touching message on X to his friend.
“Congratulations on your retirement @JimmyJohnson!” Strahan wrote. “It has been 17 seasons of fun and laughs sitting next to you. You’re truly one of a kind and thanks for being you and gifting me with one of the best friendships anyone could ever ask for.”
“Hope you enjoy fishing and drinking beers on the boat,” he added. “You deserve it, love you Coach! @NFLonFOX.”
Former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman also wished coach well, sharing on X, “Coach, I grew up watching you win at every level. Then when I came into the Fox family and saw your work ethic, I got to see first hand why you had so much success.”
“Thanks for welcoming me in, letting me pick your brain each week, and retired or not, you still got the best head of hair in the biz,” he added. “Enjoy retirement coach.”
Related: Travis Kelce Makes Decision About NFL Retirement
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