NFL star and NBC analyst Rodney Harrison freezes up in worrying live interview as concerned fans get update

Former NFL star turned NBC analyst Rodney Harrison caused widespread concern during a segment on Sunday Night Football.

During a preview of Sunday night’s broadcast of the Denver Broncos’ 27-26 win over the Washington Commanders, the former safety froze mid-sentence and appeared to go blank.

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The 52-year-old was asked about what he believed to be ‘the best way to attack’ the Commanders, to which he paused before asking the question to be repeated.

“The best way to attack them…” he replied before pausing.

“There’s a lot of stuff going on, I’m sorry. They don’t have a lot of discipline on the defensive side of the ball.

“That’s it. I’m sorry guys,” he awkwardly finished.

Fans share concern over worrying Rodney Harrison interview

Fans immediately expressed concerned and took to social media to question if Harrison was OK.

“Is Rodney Harrison ok?” NFL writer Charles Robinson posted on X.

“Something not right with Rodney Harrison tonight,” another added.

“Saw this live and was genuinely worried something was wrong with Rodney Harrison,” another wrote.

“What’s going on with Rodney Harrison? Is someone going to check on him? Stumbling and forgetting his words,” someone else commented

“@NBCSports someone please check on Rodney Harrison and make sure he’s physically okay!!” another fan posted. “I’m being very serious!!”

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Rodney Harrison was fine to continue on NBC in positive update

While there has been no official statement from Harrison or NBC about the incident, thankfully, he was fine to continue the rest of the coverage.

“He recovered just fine later in the segment,” one fan added.

Awful Announcing also posted an update on X.

The account wrote: “There was some concern about NBC’s Rodney Harrison not appearing well during ‘Football Night in America’, the SNF pregame show. 

“We are told he is fine and will appear postgame on Peacock.”

Harrison played in the NFL from 1994-2008.

He spent his career with the San Diego Chargers and the New England Patriots, winning two Super Bowls.

Harrison made three All-Pro teams and is considered one of the best defensive players in New England history, becoming the first NFL player to obtain 30 sacks and 30 interceptions.

Since retiring from the NFL in 2009, he has served as a commentator for NBC’s Football Night in America.

He joined the Chargers Hall of Fame in 2025.

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