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Jimmy Johnson Retires After 31 Years on Fox NFL Sunday

The Hall of Fame coach and two-time Super Bowl winner steps away from broadcasting at age 81, marking the end of a storied career in football and television.

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox Sports NFL Sunday analyst Jimmie Johnson during a Fox Sports media party in advance of Super Bowl LIX at Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images/File Photo
Then-Cowboys head coach Johnson is seen with running back Emmitt Smith during the Super Bowl in 1994.
Members of the Fox NFL Sunday broadcast team, including Johnson, are seen in March 2013.

Overview

  • Jimmy Johnson announced his retirement during an appearance on 'The Herd with Colin Cowherd,' citing it as a difficult decision after years of consideration.
  • Johnson joined Fox Sports in 1994 as part of the inaugural 'Fox NFL Sunday' crew and became a staple of the network's NFL coverage for over three decades.
  • His coaching career included leading the Dallas Cowboys to consecutive Super Bowl victories in 1992 and 1993, as well as a national championship with the Miami Hurricanes in 1987.
  • Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks praised Johnson's contributions, describing him as a source of inspiration with unmatched insight, humor, and energy.
  • Colleagues like Michael Strahan and Terry Bradshaw shared heartfelt tributes, celebrating Johnson's legacy and friendship as he transitions to retirement.