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Dan Orlovsky sparks NFL fan reaction with remark about his wife on ESPN

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 10:09 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Dan Orlovsky sparks NFL fan reaction with remark about his wife on ESPN

Summary

During an episode of NFL Live on November 10, 2026, Dan Orlovsky made a controversial remark about his wife while discussing Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton’s post-game press conference. Orlovsky, using a pencil in his mouth for comedic effect, stated, "I've never smoked anything in my life. Can't say the same about my wife." The comment quickly drew mixed reactions from fans and analysts alike, highlighting Orlovsky's reputation as a divisive figure at ESPN. Prior to this, he also offered insights on trade moves, particularly praising safety Jessie Bates's acquisition by the Jacksonville Jaguars and suggesting the Los Angeles Rams pursue a wide receiver following injuries.

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•Dan Orlovsky's remark on NFL Live drew mixed reactions from fans.
•He used a pencil in his mouth during the comment about his wife.
•Orlovsky praised Jaguars' acquisition of Jessie Bates earlier that day.
•He recommended Rams trade for a wide receiver due to injuries.
•Trade deadline is set for November 11, 2026.

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10:09 AMYahoo Sports — “He Is the Weirdest Dude Ever”: NFL Fans React to Dan Orlovsky Making Questionable Remark About His Wife on ESPN

What they're saying

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Dan Orlovsky is known to be one of the more divisive analysts ESPN has ever employed, and he provided another example of it on Monday. During that day’s episode of NFL Live, the former Detroit Lions quarterback was discussing the viral moment of Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton mistakenly chiding a reporter whom he thought was smoking during his post-game press conference.
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