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Dan Orlovsky humorously clarifies he has never smoked anything

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Dan Orlovsky humorously clarifies he has never smoked anything

Summary

During a segment on NFL Live on November 9, Dan Orlovsky addressed his habit of using a pencil in his mouth by declaring he has never smoked anything in his life. His remark came after a discussion involving Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, who mistakenly chastised a reporter for smoking a pencil. Orlovsky's humorous admission drew laughter from fans and contributed to his reputation as a source of light-hearted moments on sports media. This incident continues Orlovsky's trend of providing unexpected entertainment on camera.

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Key Details

•Orlovsky made his comments on NFL Live.
•The discussion involved Broncos coach Sean Payton.
•Payton mistakenly thought a reporter was smoking.
•Orlovsky's comment elicited laughter from fans.
•He has a reputation for accidental entertainment.

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2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Orlovsky wants you to know he has never smoked anything in his life

What they're saying

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ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky is one of the best accidental entertainers we have in sports media. He can be plenty entertaining on purpose as well from time to time, but the true golden moments of Orlovsky on television come from him just being himself a bit too openly on camera. For years, the world has been…
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