FOX NFL star Charissa Thompson was near choking up whereas giving a sendoff to one in every of her colleagues at Tremendous Bowl 59.

Thompson paid tribute to former Atlanta Falcons legend Michael Vick’s final day with Fox following Terry Bradshaw’s retirement announcement.

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The 76-year-old Bradshaw, who nonetheless has two extra years on his contract with Fox, revealed that he’ll carry on going till he turns 80 years outdated, which coincides with Tremendous Bowl 59.

The Pittsburgh Steelers icon has been a broadcasting mainstay with Fox for the reason that inception of Fox NFL Sunday in 1994.

Nonetheless, the Fox NFL analyst Vick, who has been with the community for 9 years, will likely be heading to Norfolk State College to run its school soccer program.

After the Philadelphia Eagles Tremendous Bowl rout of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, Fox colleague Thompson stated a last goodbye to Vick throughout his final TV look.

“Mike, I’ve bought to let you know, since I have been up right here with you the longest, I like you You’re a class act. I really like you as an individual,” Thompson stated on the desk at Caesars Superdome as Vick then held her hand.

“I do know I converse for all of us, I will get emotional about it since you’re such an excellent man.

“I am actually happy with the journey that you simply’re on.

“We won’t wait to see what you do in your subsequent chapter.

“Our loss is their achieve. We’re actually excited for you.”

Whereas subsequent to Thompson, Vick was additionally alongside his Fox NFL Pregame teammates Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman, and Peter Schrager.

“I really like you a lot. I really like you, Peter. Charles, I really like you. Jules, I really like you, man,” Vick instructed his teammates.

“Like I stated, I will be watching y’all from afar. I am all the time going to be a teammate.

“Our paths will cross once more.”

The group then stood up and hugged one another as Thompson proceeded to log out this system for the final time of the NFL season.

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Vick was capable of see his former crew, the Eagles, finish the Chiefs’ three-peat hopes.

It was Philadelphia’s second Tremendous Bowl win of their franchise historical past.

Vick was recognized for his days with the Falcons when he was named to a few Professional Bowls.

In 2009, he signed with the Eagles and led the crew to a division title in 2010 whereas additionally incomes the Comeback Participant of the Yr award and a fourth and last Professional Bowl choice.

After retiring in 2016, Vick moved into the world of punditry.

The 44-year-old will now be tasked along with his first head teaching place.