Quarterback Colt McCoy is retiring after 12 NFL seasons and 14 years in the league overall. He’ll be keeping busy, though, with a jump straight to broadcasting, which was formally announced Monday.
McCoy’s retirement was first reported by Peter Schrager of Fox Sportswho also alluded to the quarterback’s big move into television.
After 14 years, Colt McCoy tells me he is retiring from the NFL. One door closes and another opens. McCoy already has a high-profile job secured as a commentator, which will be announced later today. Congratulations to Colt on an incredible NFL career! @ColtMcCoy
—Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) August 19, 2024
On social mediaMcCoy said goodbye to football on the field and at the same time gave clues about what is to come in his career.
NBC Sports then announced that McCoy joins the network’s Big Ten coverage for next season. It’s a nice promotion to a top role for McCoy, who previously called USFL games for the network (in case anyone was wondering why a player who starred in the Big 12 would be calling Big Ten football).
He will work as a game analyst and also contribute to NBC. “The Big Ten College Countdown studio show will feature McCoy’s debut in the broadcast booth for a key nonconference game between Colorado and Nebraska on Sept. 7.
With Colorado coach Deion Sanders always a draw, Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders a preseason Heisman Trophy contender and five-star prospect Dylan Raiola the starter at Nebraska, the matchup is sure to draw plenty of attention and will be featured in primetime on broadcast television. So many viewers will be tuning in for McCoy’s first college football broadcast.
“College football has always held a special place in my heart. With the expansion of the Big Ten and the new era of college football, it’s the perfect time for me to join NBC Sports,” McCoy said in a statement. Official NBC announcement“I can’t wait to share the passion, enthusiasm and competitive spirit every week.”
McCoy had a standout college career as a four-year starter for Texas, completing 70 percent of his passes for 13,253 yards and 45 touchdowns. His Longhorns teams went 45-8 under coach Mack Brown, winning the Alamo, Holiday and Fiesta Bowls. Texas lost to Alabama in the BCS national championship game in his senior season.
In his junior and senior years, McCoy earned All-American honors and was also a Heisman Trophy finalist. Additionally, he won the Maxwell, Davey O’Brien and Manning awards during his senior year.
Colt McCoy finds freshman Malcolm Williams at the goal line for a 32-yard TD
The Mizzou Tigers face the Texas Longhorns
October 18, 2008 image.twitter.com/h2fsRBi7hs— Longhorn Highlights (@LonghornClips) May 17, 2024
In the NFL, McCoy was drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Browns and played for them for three seasons. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals during his career. During his 14-year career, McCoy threw for 7,975 yards, 34 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.