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Rob Gronkowski shares the real reason behind Terry Bradshaw’s on-air ‘gimmick’

Rob Gronkowski was involved in a broadcasting blooper with Terry Bradshaw at the weekend, which went viral on social media. After embarking on a passionate

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 10:15 AM
Rob Gronkowski shares the real reason behind Terry Bradshaw’s on-air ‘gimmick’
Key Things to Know
  • Terry Bradshaw went viral after asking about Trey McBride right after Rob Gronkowski discussed the player.
  • Rob Gronkowski defended Bradshaw, claiming the question was an intentional gimmick to throw off colleagues.
  • The on-air exchange occurred during an NFL broadcast on Fox Sports.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rob Gronkowski addressed a viral broadcast moment involving colleague Terry Bradshaw on Fox Sports. During a Sunday segment where Gronkowski praised Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, the 78-year-old Bradshaw questioned, "What about McBride?" The interaction sparked laughter on the set and circulated widely across social media.

While viewers debated whether Bradshaw had simply failed to listen, Gronkowski defended the veteran broadcaster, calling it an intentional gimmick designed to throw the cast off and test their attention. Bradshaw has been an analyst with Fox Sports since joining the network in 1994.

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