Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson sparked controversy among franchise legends after declaring himself a Philadelphia Eagles fan during Fox NFL's Super Bowl LIX broadcast coverage in New Orleans on February 8, 2025.
Johnson, who led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories in the 1990s, made the declaration while working as a broadcaster for Fox ahead of the championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The comment drew sharp reactions from Cowboys alumni, with several describing the move as "petty" given Johnson's historic tenure with Dallas.
The Hall of Fame coach spent five seasons with the Cowboys from 1989 to 1993, compiling a 44-36 regular-season record and winning Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII. His departure from Dallas followed a well-documented power struggle with owner Jerry Jones.
Johnson has served as a studio analyst for Fox NFL Sunday since 1994, making him one of the network's longest-tenured broadcasters. The Eagles' appearance in Super Bowl LIX marked their second championship game berth in three seasons.
