NFL fans were left concerned on Sunday, November 30, after legendary NBC analyst and former All-Pro safety Rodney Harrison appeared to have frozen for a short period during a live segment.
The moment unfolded during Football Night in America while Harrison was previewing the Washington Commanders–Denver Broncos matchup, according to The Spun.
Harrison began to provide a response after he was asked to break down how Denver could attack Washington’s defense, but abruptly stopped mid-sentence.
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After a brief pause, he asked for the question to be repeated and ultimately wrapped the thought with a short, apologetic close: “That’s it. I’m sorry, guys.”
The pause was short, yet noticeable enough that fans quickly took to social media, concerned about what could be happening to the former NFL star.
Sports media platform Awful Announcing went on to address the moment shortly after it aired, posting an update that said: “There was some concern about NBC’s Rodney Harrison not appearing well during Football Night in America. We are told he is fine and will appear postgame on Peacock.”
In truth, Harrison did, in fact, continue with the rest of the show and reappeared later without any visible issues.
NBC chose not to issue a formal statement beyond the clarification shared by Awful Announcing, and Harrison himself has also not addressed the moment publicly.
At age 52, Harrison has been a regular fixture on NBC’s NFL coverage since he retired from football in 2009.
Before the switch into broadcasting, he built a legendary 15-year career with the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots.
Rodney Harrison was a fifth-round pick out of Western Illinois and became one of the most dynamic defensive backs in league history, finishing his career as the NFL’s all-time leader in sacks by a defensive back while also recording 30 interceptions.
He secured two Super Bowls with the Patriots, earned multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections, and was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2019.
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The early months of 2025 also saw him honored with induction into the Chargers Hall of Fame.
