NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw Announces Personal News

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NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw Announces Personal News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Sep 11, 2026 10:40 AM ET

Terry Bradshaw continues to remain active in television long after ending his Hall of Fame playing career. The four-time Super Bowl champion has been a fixture on “Fox NFL Sunday” for decades and is preparing to return for another NFL season as the 2026 campaign gets underway. At 78, Bradshaw remains one of the most recognizable former players in sports broadcasting.

The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has also continued making appearances outside his regular NFL broadcasting role. Bradshaw has recently spoken publicly about his health, his career and his decision to remain active on television after battling bladder and skin cancer, which he revealed publicly in 2022. He has since said he is cancer-free and has no plans to step away from his broadcasting career.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Terry Bradshaw.Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Bradshaw announced another television appearance, revealing that he will join Bill Maher on Friday’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher.” HBO lists Bradshaw as Maher’s one-on-one guest for the upcoming episode, while author Max Brooks and political commentator Sarah Longwell will join Maher for the panel discussion.

The announcement was shared ahead of the episode, which will feature Bradshaw in a conversation with Maher. The show’s official promotion read on Instagram:

“FRIDAY: @BillMaher is back with a new episode of #RealTimeHBO feat. @official_terry_bradshaw, @sarahlongwell25 + @authormaxbrooks!”

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Bradshaw’s appearance gives him another opportunity to discuss life after football in a setting far removed from the NFL studio. Real Time With Bill Maher is a long-running HBO talk show that combines one-on-one interviews with a panel discussion focused on politics, current events and culture.

The appearance also comes as Bradshaw remains part of the Fox NFL Sunday team alongside Curt Menefee, Howie Long and Michael Strahan, and the network has continued to feature the Hall of Famer as part of its NFL coverage. Bradshaw has previously said he has no plans to retire from the program, although he acknowledged earlier this year that the decision ultimately is not entirely his.

Bradshaw has spent more than four decades in broadcasting since retiring from the Steelers after the 1983 season. He finished his playing career with four Super Bowl victories, two Super Bowl MVP awards and an induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Now, as the 2026 NFL season begins, Bradshaw is continuing to expand his television presence beyond his familiar Sunday role.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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