Stunning NFL reporter's 'petty' dig at ex-boyfriend goes viral

NFL Network reporter Bridget Condon won Thanksgiving on social media this week, delivering one of the most brutal comebacks to an unsupportive ex-boyfriend.

While players were battling it out on the field during the NFL's holiday triple-header, Condon was busy going viral on X after taking a thinly-veiled swipe at a former flame.

Condon, who has been a key face for NFL Media since 2021, posted a photo of herself smiling alongside Bengals legend Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson ahead of Thursday night's clash between Cincinnati and the Baltimore Ravens.

But the caption was far from a standard fan interaction and, instead, Condon used the moment to settle an old score.

'When I was coming up in this industry I was making pennies and this guy I dated told me to quit and come live with him cause I’d never make it,' she wrote.

'He was a huge Ochocinco fan. I hope he’s having a nice Thanksgiving!'

The post immediately caught attention online, racking up nearly six million views as fans celebrated the 'hall of fame' level of shade.

The savage sign-off even drew applause from her fellow insiders. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport was among those who commented, writing: 'Respect this level of petty.'

The viral moment came amidst a wider conversation about the sacrifices sports reporters make during the holidays.

Earlier in the week, FOX Sports veteran Erin Andrews sparked a discussion about the reality of the job, highlighting that members of the media often miss family gatherings to bring fans the action.

During a segment on her 'Calm Down' podcast with co-host Charissa Thompson, Andrews - who will be on the air during Thanksgiving Day - detailed some sacrifices she made to get to where she is in her career.

'This is what one of my first professors said,' Andrews relayed. ‘If you don’t want to make $40,000 in your first job, get out. 

'If you don’t want to be told you need a nose job, get out. If you don’t want to be divorced, get out. If you don’t want to work holidays, get out.

'And I don’t say it like that, but I say you got to love what you do because I miss all holidays. I didn’t get married until I was in my 40s. 

'Not that that is going to be your route, but I live out of a suitcase. I miss a lot of stuff. I missed a lot of weddings. I miss a lot of events. 

'You have to love it to get you through the fact, "I’m not gonna be home for Thanksgiving next week" or "Christmas is cut short".' 

While Andrews has enjoyed herself a long and fruitful career across Fox and ESPN, others have yet to realize such success. 

As a result, many responded with apathy and crocodile tears for the veteran reporter.