Michael Irvin is a former American football player, actor, and sports commentator. He was a member of the Dallas Cowboys, where he was part of the team's dynasty that won their third Super Bowl. Irvin joined Sunday NFL Countdown on ESPN and The Best Damned Sports Show Period on Fox Sports Net as a main football analyst. He recovered from a broken collarbone and a career-threatening spinal cord injury, going on to have solid years in 1997 and 1998. Irvin appeared in films including The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler and hosted FOX Sports' podcast The Facility.