Jamie Erdahl opens up on family tragedy behind NFL Network break
Jamie Erdahl announced the passing of her father, Gary Erdahl, which led to her break from hosting 'Good Morning Football.' He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer shortly after the Super Bowl and passed away. Erdahl expressed her love and admiration for her father in a heartfelt social media post.
- ▪Jamie Erdahl stepped away from 'Good Morning Football' due to her father's health situation.
- ▪Gary Erdahl was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three days after the Super Bowl.
- ▪Erdahl shared a touching tribute to her father on social media, highlighting his positive impact on others.
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Sports Entertainment Jamie Erdahl opens up on family tragedy behind NFL Network break By Thomas L. Murray Published May 28, 2026, 6:19 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google When Jamie Erdahl stepped away from hosting “Good Morning Football” in March, she said it was due to a “tragic health situation” of an immediate family member. On Thursday morning, the NFL Network star announced on social media that she was absent from the show because her father, Gary Erdahl, had passed away. Erdahl wrote that three days after the Super Bowl ended, Gary was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. 3 Jamie Erdahl posted a picture with her father after he passed away. Instagram/@jamieerdahl “I loved him with my whole heart,” Jamie wrote on her post.
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