Terry Bradshaw regrets early NFL deals after seeing Tom Brady's massive $37 million deal Fox contract

NFL legend Terry Bradshaw recently shared honest thoughts about money in football broadcasting. Speaking on the “To the Point – Home Services Podcast,” the Hall of Famer made a surprising comparison between his past deals and Tom Brady’s new contract with Fox. His comments came just months after the record-breaking Super Bowl 2025 broadcast and have sparked discussion among fans and experts alike.


Terry Bradshaw compares Tom Brady’s Fox salary to his own pay

Terry Bradshaw, a four-time Super Bowl champion and longtime face of “NFL on Fox,” didn’t hold back while talking about his job and earnings. On Tuesday, during the podcast episode, he recalled how Fox recently pulled in huge viewership numbers. The Super Bowl drew 126 million viewers, while the five-hour Fox pregame show alone averaged 28 million.

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Despite the success, Terry Bradshaw joked that if he asked for a raise, Fox would likely say the company was “running a little tight.” He then pointed out that Fox is now paying former quarterback Tom Brady a reported $37 million a year for his role as a broadcaster.

Terry Bradshaw admitted, “I did some bad deals.” He also reflected on his early NFL days. After being the No. 1 overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft, he said he only made $25,000 in his rookie year. In the offseason, he worked as a used car salesman to make ends meet.


Terry Bradshaw highlights rising NFL and media salaries through Cam Ward

Terry Bradshaw also brought up how much football salaries have changed over time. He mentioned Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, who signed a $48.8 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. Bradshaw noted how huge that difference is compared to what players earned decades ago.

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He also said broadcasters today are getting paid just as much as athletes. While Terry Bradshaw’s current Fox salary isn’t public, Tom Brady’s deal is nearly double that of Troy Aikman at ESPN, who makes $18 million a year, and Cris Collinsworth at NBC, who earns $12.5 million annually.

Some critics say Tom Brady’s on-air performance last season didn’t match his paycheck, but networks seem willing to invest big in star names. Terry Bradshaw’s comments have now raised questions about fairness and value in today’s sports media.