“Cancelled”: NFL World Stunned by Terry Bradshaw’s Troubling On-Air Remark

NFL legend Terry Bradshaw may have gotten himself into hot water. The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback caught his Fox NFL Sunday co-hosts and fans by surprise with a remark that left a bad taste.

Advocacy for the importance of mental health has been a noticeable part of the conversation, especially online, over the last few years. This is why Bradshaw’s remark, regardless of the place of naivete it stemmed from, caught everyone off-guard and garnered some criticism.

Terry Bradshaw made a troubling remark about the Cardinals not running the football

Remaining poised during a broadcast is not the easiest task. Commentators, analysts, reporters, and sometimes players slip up. The theme behind Terry Bradshaw’s comment, however, is not one of those things that can be swept under the rug and chalked up as a mistake.

Nearing the end of Sunday’s pregame show, while discussing the Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray, the four-time Super Bowl champion made some remarks that explained why Arizona won’t make Murray run.

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Bradshaw said, “They’re not gonna run. They’re not gonna do it. They just can’t do it. Their mentality is throw, throw, throw, throw. I think if this kid ran five or six runs in a row, I think he’d commit suicide or something.” Co-host Michael Strahan was immediately caught off guard by Bradshaw’s statements. Fellow host Howie Lomg bounced back from his surprise and smoothed the situation over by saying, “Whoa, whoa, whoa! That’s a little dark for this audience!”

The flippant tone of the remark disregarded the gravity of the situation and issue.

Fans react to Bradshaw’s remarks

This user couldn’t believe what was going on.

Another user did not mince words.

This user stepped up to defend Bradshaw.

Another user opined he shouldn’t be back for the rest of the season.

This user believed the co-hosts made a bigger deal of the situation than necessary.

One fan tried a funny take.

This user called out Bradshaw for his statements.

Although suicide is not something to be taken lightly, many fans came to the former quarterback’s defense.

Last month, the commentator announced that he was cancer free. But, some fans online have made it clear that no one gets a hall pass for making such statements.

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