Dan Orlovsky had NFL fans playing the guessing game this week, dropping what sounded like a farewell on First Take—only to show up on Get Up days later like nothing happened. So, is he stepping away, switching gigs, or just enjoying a dramatic offseason? That depends on how you define “taking a break.”
During his First Take segment, Orlovsky kept it vague: “Never know what the future holds, but I’m taking a break.” That sent the internet into a frenzy, with fans assuming he was hanging up the mic for good.
ESPN, meanwhile, reportedly wants to lock him down with an extension before his contract expires this summer. But Orlovsky? He’s got options. Coaching? Another network? Maybe just more time breaking down film in his kitchen?
Then came the Pat McAfee Show, followed by yet another return to Get Up. Naturally, fans on X were quick to call him out: “So, @danorlovsky7’s ‘retirement’ from ESPN is already over?” Now, they tagged Dan, so obviously he’d have something to talk about and he did. “Was never retiring. Just taking my time away.”
Translation: Don’t count him out just yet.
So, what’s next? If ESPN gets their way, he’s sticking around. If not, don’t be shocked if he’s drawing up plays somewhere instead of breaking them down. Either way, one thing’s clear—Orlovsky’s offseason moves are just as unpredictable as a no-look Mahomes pass.
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