5 NFL HCs who stepped into the world of broadcasting 

When head coaches retire from the NFL, sometimes they seek new job opportunities in a different position. For anyone who wishes to remain in the world of football, broadcasting is a popular choice. Several former head coaches have transitioned to the field of football media. Here are five of the most popular ones.

NFL head coaches who transitioned to broadcasting

#1 - John Madden

Hall of Fame head coach John Madden

John Madden is a legend of both coaching and broadcasting. He recorded the best winning percentage of all time among all head coaches with at least 100 games while leading the Raiders to a Super Bowl victory. After his coaching career, he established himself as one of the most legendary sports broadcasters of all time, working for every major network during his career.

#2 - Jon Gruden

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden

Jon Gruden won the Super Bowl as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After retiring, he became the lead analyst on Monday Night Football for ESPN. He remained there for several years before returning to the NFL to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. He resigned midway through the 2021 season due to issues off the field.

NFL head coaches who later became broadcasters

#3 - Bill Cowher

Hall of Fame head coach Bill Cowher

Bill Cowher is a legendary head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He helped them win a Super Bowl championship during his successful career with the organization. Since retiring from coaching, he has entered broadcasting, currently working for the CBS network as a studio analyst.

#4 - Tony Dungy

Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy

Tony Dungy had a successful career as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, resulting in him being elected to the Hall of Fame. He and Peyton Manning combined to bring the Colts a Super Bowl ring. He now works as a studio analyst for the NBC network, working with Drew Brees during Sunday Night Football games.

#5 - Mike Ditka

Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka is a Chicago Bears legend. He won an NFL championship with them as a player and later became their head coach, where he helped them win a Super Bowl. He was the head coach for the 1985 Bears, considered one of the greatest teams of all time. After retirement, he would transition to broadcasting, where he has jumped around to several networks.