There have been many TV opportunities for former NFL quarterbacks in recent years.
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen is the latest to express his interest in joining the industry after retiring.
In an interview with CNBC Sports, the Bills passer said he would be open to the idea once retiring, but stopped well short of committing to it thanks to one major reservation.
“I do think it would be cool if you can keep it from a strictly broadcasting angle,” Allen said.
“When players go from players to journalists and say certain things that they hated people saying about them, I think that’s where it gets a little murky for me.
“But I do think that it would be something I would entertain. I can’t say for sure yes or for sure no right now, because I do go back and forth on it.
“But yeah, I’d have to put some more thought into it.”
Allen would join the ranks of former colleagues like Tom Brady, who commands a 10-year, $375 million contract, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, Tony Romo and Troy Aikman.
Russell Wilson is the latest to join the successful crop, with the former Seattle Seahawks quarterback joining CBS Sports in 2026.
Allen is arguably the best QB in the NFL but has still never made it to the big game.
He was left in tears after losing to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round in 2025.
Allen has the ingredients to make a great analyst, his personality and his skills on the field should translate, but he is also considering alternative avenues outside of broadcasting.
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“I think you always think that I’ve always had this mindset, again, you get into the league, and everybody scares you with NFL stands for not for long,” Allen added.
“Right, so what is your plan after what in I’m a realist, I know that at any point it can be over.
“Just having that mindset of making sure that I’m being smart with with my money, still enjoying the fruits of my labor and getting to do some cool things.
“In terms of exactly what I want to do after football, no, I haven’t put extreme thought into it, but making sure that I’m set up in a position where I have time to figure it out.”
Allen has also signed a development deal with Skydance Sports, to produce a variety of scripted and unscripted content.
It’s the first step into the industry, and a major hint regarding his post-retirement mindset.
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However, as long as he is chasing that elusive Lombardi Trophy in Buffalo, the media world will just have to wait for Allen’s arrival.
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