Terry Bradshaw has overcome clinical depression and fought back against cancer twice in the last few years. The 76-year-old has been an ever-present voice for Fox NFL where he has worked as an on-air analyst and kept the fans entertained for 30 years. But on October 20, during a pre-game broadcast, Bradshaw had fans concerned about his health after making a series of errors. This even led to fans asking him to step away from his role.

But we are talking about Terry Bradshaw– a four-time Super Bowl champion and the man who beat bladder cancer and then Merkel cell tumor, a rare form of skin cancer in recent years. So in a wild turn of events, the FOX Sports gang, including big names like Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, and Rob Gronkowski, dove into an intense Navy SEALs training session at Naval Base San Diego. We’re talking about a no-joke, full-throttle experience that threw them headfirst into paddling drills, obstacle courses, and even a rescue mission!

According to X post by Fox Sports: NFL the crew went through some grueling tasks that would have made even the current athletes sweat. “We made it. Mission accomplished!” the caption of the video proudly proclaimed.

First, we see the crew getting lined up and taking part in the surf passage. The crew got on the rowing boats and Strahan painted quite the picture as he remembered the waves that seemingly reached the sky. “I barely got in the boat, and then they said ‘Wave.’ It looked like a 50-foot wave—probably only three feet.”

Then we see FOX NFL Sunday co-hosts, Terry Bradshaw and Curt Menefee join the SEALS on a mission to rescue Jay Glazer and a football! Bradshaw can be seen having fun in the entire video, even unloading some naval artillery in the open sky. In the video, someone also remarked that “pulling the trigger on that thing is not easy. That 50 caliber, that was not easy.” Seeing how easily, Bradshaw was able to do it suggests he still is a force.

Meanwhile, Gronkowski, the eternal optimist of the crew was seen grinding through different obstacle courses. He was also heard saying, “You know, I love to do that man. I’m the young buck here; I have no choice but to do it! I’m telling you my arms were fatigued,” as we see him climbing a massive wall. And guess what? Terry Bradshaw was there to not only cheer Rob on but kept him hydrated.

Gronkowski mentioned, “That’s what it is all about. Without Terry, I wouldn’t have been hydrated. I would have been cramping up there. I would have never been able to complete the obstacle. So thank you Terry!”

It was a scene straight out of an action movie—teamwork, sweat, and all that good jazz. Bradshaw, despite his ongoing health issues, still threw himself wholeheartedly into the mix. If nothing else, this Navy SEALs training laid bare the crew’s passion for embracing difficult challenges, reminding fans why we all fell in love with these folks.

For many of the fans, it is also a heartening sight to see Bradshaw having fun and looking healthy, especially after the recent health concerns.

Terry Bradshaw’s health concerns spark retirement calls

Despite the thrill of Navy SEAL training, the reality is that Bradshaw’s recent on-air stumbles have led to more eyebrow raises than a bad quarterback call. Fans have been picking up on his forgetfulness and confusion during segments, which leaves some wondering if it might just be time for him to hang up his broadcasting boots. 

Bradshaw was seen discussing Nick Chubb’s return for the Cleveland Browns during footage of the Buffalo Bills-Tennessee Titans game. He realized his mistake but then went back to talking about Chubb as Deshaun Watson was shown suffering an Achilles injury. There have also been times when he has sounded confused over player names and stats.

Wondering how people feel about this? You’re not alone! Social media exploded with commentary, with one user bluntly questioning, “How is Terry Bradshaw still on TV?” and honestly, who could blame them? The ongoing errors, like calling the quarterback of the Falcons “Kerry Collins,” left fans in disbelief, leading to cries like, “Terry Bradshaw needs to retire. Dude can barely read or get his words out!”

He’s fought through bladder cancer and Merkel cell carcinoma and in June claimed that he was cancer-free. “This is my second or third year free,” he said. However, the visible dip in his mental sharpness during broadcasts could be a worrying sign.

In the end, Bradshaw’s relentless cheer for his job clashes head-on with the chorus of critics calling for him to step down. His enthusiasm might be as strong as ever, but how much longer can he juggle that passion with the evident struggles he’s facing?