Terry Bradshaw has been a bald icon for decades, but at 78, the legendary quarterback is ready to turn back the clock—one plug at a time.
During his 2026 regular-season debut on Fox NFL Sunday, Bradshaw dropped a bombshell that had his co-hosts laughing: he's considering hair plugs. And he's got his longtime friend and colleague, Howie Long, to thank for the inspiration.
“First of all, I love everybody up here, especially Howie,” Bradshaw said with a grin. “I want to thank Howie because I thought, here in Hollywood, I need to go back and capture some youth.”
Long, sensing what was coming, played along: “Where’s this going?”
Bradshaw didn't hold back. “I’m 78 now. I need to get some hair plugs. Howie gave me the name of his doctor, and I can’t thank you enough, Howie. Plugs!”
The exchange was pure Bradshaw—equal parts self-deprecating and playful. The four-time Super Bowl champion has been bald for most of his public life, both during his playing days with the Pittsburgh Steelers and throughout his three-decade career in broadcasting. But now, it seems, he's ready to change things up.
Long, who has maintained a notably solid hairline well into his 60s, didn't deny the allegation. In fact, his reaction suggested there might be some truth to it. Long's son, Chris, has previously joked about his father's clean lifestyle, telling the New York Post in 2022, “He really lives clean. He’s not a drinker. He’s not a smoker. He’ll have a glass of wine. If he has two glasses of wine, I’ll be like, ‘Are you alright, man? You getting a little tipsy?’”
If Bradshaw does go through with the procedure, it would be a hilarious sight for fans who've never known him with a full head of hair. But it wouldn't be the first time the Hall of Famer has made headlines for his off-field antics. He's also known for his nearly missing his big break thanks to a laundry mishap, a story that's become part of his lore.
The NFL world is already buzzing about the possibility. Social media has been flooded with jokes and memes, with many fans wondering what Bradshaw would look like with plugs. Some have even compared the potential transformation to Rams coach Sean McVay's hilarious reaction to a different kind of NFL surprise.
Whether Bradshaw actually goes under the needle remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: he knows how to keep an audience entertained. And if he does show up with a new 'do, you can bet it'll be must-see TV.
For now, fans will have to wait and see if the 78-year-old legend follows through on his promise. But given his track record of keeping things lively, don't be surprised if he shows up next week with a head full of new hair—and a joke or two about it.
