Josh Allen opens up on future broadcasting career but names line he won&#8217;t cross

Jul 12, 2026 - 14:30

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.

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scrambles out of the pocket during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. — Allen is mulling over the possibility of going into broadcasting

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.

Josh Allen #17 meets with the media following the Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp at Kaleida Health Performance Center on June 9, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. — Allen’s one condition would be to keep it strictly about the game, not criticizing players

Fox Sports commentator and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady reacts as he walks on to the field prior to an NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. — Tom Brady is the most notable name to turn to broadcasting

“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.

Josh Allen #17 gives two thumbs up following the Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp at Kaleida Health Performance Center on June 9, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. — Allen has taken his first step, signing a deal with Skydance Sport

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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