JIMMY Johnson made a rare public appearance after announcing his retirement from broadcasting.
The 82-year-old is stepping aside from his role with Fox NFL after three decades.
Jimmy Johnson was seen for the first time since announcing his Fox NFL retirement[/caption]
Johnson became a fan favorite on Fox NFL Sunday – the network’s pregame show.
He called time on his career after helping Fox deliver a Super Bowl record broadcast.
More than 127 million people tuned into Super Bowl LIX on the network from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Johnson has kept a low profile since making his decision to step away.
He was spotted with some former colleagues at an event this week.
Erin Andrews shared an image on her Instagram stories.
She posed alongside Johnson as well as Charissa Thompson and Michael Strahan.
“Love our family NFL on Fox,” she wrote.
Andrews still clearly sees Johnson as part of the family despite his retirement.
Johnson could yet make a return to set in some capacity.
He is unlikely to be a regular broadcaster for Fox again.
But the former Dallas Cowboys coach may be a special guest on some episodes.
His former Fox colleague Julian Edelman spoke to The US Sun at Fanatics Fest in New York.
He said, “I love Jimmy… What an unbelievable career.”
“It’s crazy. He’s such a pivotal part of that show, and I learned so much from him. Jimmy’s the best.
NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
(All times ET)
Thur 4 Sept
8.20 pm – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Fri 5 Sept
8pm – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
Sun 7 Sept
1pm – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1pm – Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1pm – Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1pm – Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
1pm – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
1pm – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
1pm – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
1pm – Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
4.05 pm – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4.05 pm – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4.25 pm – Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4.25 pm – Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
8.20 pm – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Mon 8 Sept
8.15 pm – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
“I’m sure he’ll be back in some capacity. He’s got to do a couple of bits.”
A replacement has not yet been confirmed, but Rob Gronkowski is set for a larger role.
He featured on some Fox NFL Sunday shows last year when Johnson was off.
Fox’s first NFL broadcast of the 2025 season will be on Sunday 7 September.
The network will have six games across two windows on that Sunday afternoon.
