The NFL season is about to come to an end, and the emotions are running high.
However, nothing was more bizarre than the NFL on Fox’s tribute to Jimmy Johnson – who is still living, knock on wood. The pregame show aired an AI video of the former Dallas Cowboys’ head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer.
It sent the internet into a tailspin, wondering if Johnson would be joining his colleague, Terry Bradshaw, in retirement after Super Bowl 59.
A clearly emotional Johnson was seen crying on the set towards the end of the segment, one that lacked plenty of context. With Johnson’s future suddenly facing plenty of uncertainty, it’ll soon become a major talking point heading into the offseason.
Here’s what to know about Johnson and his future.
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Is Jimmy Johnson retiring?
As of now, there has been no word on Johnson’s potential retirement. It’s also unclear if he is battling some sort of illness, leaving more questions than answers after the bizarre Super Bowl pregame segment.
The crew almost eulogized a living Johnson during the broadcast, reminiscing about previous moments they had with the coach.
However, when asked if this was goodbye for Johnson, he replied to host Curt Menefee, ‘One day at a time, Curt.’
The broadcast went to commercial without incident, meaning fans will be searching for answers heading into the offseason.
Johnson has been a fixture for the NFL on Fox since joining the network in 1994.