Erin Andrews has spent more NFL seasons on the sidelines than Tom Brady has Super Bowl rings. Yet, like a quarterback eyeing fourth-and-goal, her next move remains tantalizingly unclear. With her FOX contract pending, the veteran reporter is savoring an off-season that’s equal parts Target runs, The Bear binges, and advocating for cancer screenings—a cause as personal as any you could think of.

Think of her life right now as a halftime show: equal parts reflection, preparation, and a dash of Larry David-esque toddler chaos. Andrews’ post-NFL rhythm is a mix of West Coast cool and Southern hustle. Imagine a cross between Ted Lasso optimism and Yellowstone grit. She’s swapping playbooks for parenting, swapping press boxes for Pilates, and—in true Erin fashion—turning vulnerability into a rallying cry. But beneath the calm? A storyline thicker than a New Orleans gumbo.

This week, Andrews teamed with AstraZeneca and the NHL to launch a limited-edition “SCREEN” T-shirt, funneling proceeds to cancer research. “Back in 2016, I just went for a routine check with the gynecologist. I just went for my annual, which I do every single year. I got the call, which I knew wasn’t going to be a good one because it happened on a Saturday,” she told New Beauty on March 14.

“They called to just basically say, ‘Look, we found some cells, and it looks like you have cervical cancer. So we need to start taking some steps…’ After I went through the treatments, after I went through the surgeries, I later realized if I had not gone to the doctor, this would have been a much worse outcome,” Andrews added. Now, she’s almost screaming from the rooftops: Get checked.

Her message hits harder than a Ray Lewis tackle, blending survivor grit with mom-next-door relatability. But her off-season isn’t all advocacy.

“Yes, I can take a break, but I think anyone who knows me knows that my breaks are not your typical break,” she admits, laughing about her son’s Larry-David-at-Target antics. “He’s like a mini version of Larry David walking around the entire store. I really enjoy doing these fun little things that I don’t get to experience during the season,” Andrews added. But it’s not just family time…

She’s devouring Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory, finally finishing The Bear, and prepping beach trips. However, family triumphs over everything after all. “Honestly, it’s been some really nice time reintroducing myself to my kid, getting to go to these classes with him. I took him to Target the other day and was laughing,” she says, referencing recent dermatologist visits where “a couple things” got burned off.

But while her FOX future simmers, Andrews’ Super Bowl LIX sideline stint still buzzes.

The Mahomes moment: Erin Andrews and the art of the sideline hustle

Covering the Eagles’ 40-22 rout of the Chiefs, she snagged a pre-game interview with Patrick Mahomes—a “pinch-me moment” she calls “kick-a–.” Mahomes, later sacked six times, admitted post-game: “It’ll stick with you for the rest of your career. It hurts more than the wins feel good.” Andrews, ever the pro, hugged Travis Kelce afterward, whispering, “I’m so sorry. I love you. I’m so sorry.”

“I interviewed Mahomes right before kick… Just really, really cool for me. I had said earlier today that I just got really emotional about it because things like that don’t get to happen very often,” she told Athlon Sports. “He allowed it, the Chiefs allowed it, the league allowed it. Fox wanted to do it. Those are like pinch-me moments.” Yet the loss haunted her.

Days later, she posted a heartfelt tribute to the Chiefs: “Honored to even be able to cover these men and what they’ve accomplished in our league. They are classy and so accommodating. Forever grateful @chiefs.” Besides, Andrews’ life mirrors a triple-threat playbook…

Reporter, entrepreneur, advocate. Whether she re-signs with FOX or pivots, her legacy is secure—a blend of Diane Sawyer poise and John Madden passion. As Teddy Roosevelt once said, “Far better is it to dare mighty things than to rank with those timid souls who neither enjoy nor suffer much.”

So, Erin Andrews fans: Will her next chapter be sideline magic, advocacy fire, or a surprise audible? One thing’s certain—she has miles to go before she calls it quits.