Photos of Michael Strahan and Jay GlazerMichael Strahan and Jay Glazer (Photo via Getty Images)
FOX reporter Jay Glazer has spoken out on the situation involving colleague Michael Strahan at the network.

The former NFL Pro Bowler is under fire for being “disrespectful,” with fans calling for him to be fired after he was seen with his hands in front of him during the national anthem.

Strahan and the rest of the FOX NFL pregame show crew visited a naval base in San Diego ahead of Veterans Day. He was seen with his hands down while his coworkers all had their right hands on their hearts while “The Star-Spangled Banner” played.

While it was not a great look for Strahan, Glazer has come to his defense, pointing to the former’s deep respect for the military and his contributions to veterans while also noting how his dad’s role as a Major and his living on an Army base helped shape Michael into the man he is.

“Let me tell you this, I don’t know if I have a friend who is more proud of his military roots than Michael, growing up on an army base constantly talking about what he learned from his dad Major Gene Strahan and how his time there shaped him. I heard it CONSTANTLY, still do!” he wrote in a lengthy tweet.

“But also, with no fanfare i personally saw him donate thousands of dollars of clothes to veterans, including many homeless veterans as well clothes for veterans to go on job interviews.”

 

 

FOX Has Made A Decision On Michael Strahan

FOX has reportedly decided not to punish Michael Strahan over what they reckon was an honest mistake.

The Daily Mail cites a source noting the above.

“His peers have his back and understand that he wasn’t making the moment about himself. There isn’t going to be any type of punishment or fine going Michael’s way,” they were quoted as telling the outlet.

“He may address it, but he is weighing his options because he never thought this would have ever been a thing. He knows the man he is, and he almost doesn’t want to address the controversy to give it more life.”

Strahan seemingly responded to the backlash by posting a photo of his father in military uniform to Instagram while paying tribute to veterans for their service.

VIDEO: Everyone Noticed Something Suspicious About Former NFL Defensive Lineman Fletcher Cox On TV With Michael Strahan

Fletcher Cox doing an interviewFletcher Cox (Photo via @ReturnOfKappy X)
While still in the NFL, Fletcher Cox was one of the most feared defensive linemen teams had to gameplan for.

His consistency over his more than decade-long career made him so amazing and hard to play against.

However, everyone is talking about an old video of Cox before the Philadelphia Eagles took on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 57.

He was seen beside former NFL player and now FOX analyst Michael Strahan while asked how much another ring would mean to him.

Cox’s answer was pretty straightforward. Considering he is one of the best players on that defense, it made total sense for him to get some extra screen time.

Most fans, though, could only focus on what he was wearing. His outfit consisted of a purple suit jacket and what looked like a silk blouse underneath.

Many social media users have commented on it and even developed serious conspiracy theories about Cox’s outfit.

Of course, NFL players have become increasingly creative with their pre-game outfits in recent years. If you compare this to what some NBA players wear walking through the tunnels, you might not even give Cox a second look.

Fletcher Cox Has A Case For The Hall Of Fame

It may sound absurd, but Cox has a real shot at the NFL Hall of Fame, though it likely won’t be for a while.

Pro Football Reference says the average HoF defensive tackle has four First-Team All-Pro selections, seven Pro Bowls, 92 sacks, 190 games played, and a 103 weighted career approximate value.

Cox has one First-Team All-Pro, six Pro Bowls, 70 sacks, 188 games played, and a 95-weighted career approximate value. These numbers are all a little below average, but not by much.