Brian Baldinger, a former offensive lineman with the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles is currently in his third season as a game analyst with the NFL on FOX. He has also served as a game analyst for NFL Europe League coverage on FOX Sports Net and FX for the past five years. In addition to his NFL on FOX duties, Baldinger co-hosts a talk show on Sporting News Radio during the football season.
Undrafted coming out of college, Baldinger was offered a free agent contract by one of the Dallas Cowboys equipment managers. In 1982, Baldinger was the only free agent from among 107 rookies who earned a roster spot with the Cowboys. He remained a mainstay on the Dallas offensive line before continuing on to Indianapolis where he was named the Colts Most Valuable Lineman in 1991. After leaving the Colts, Baldinger finished his 13-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
A 1982 graduate of Duke University with a degree in psychology, Baldinger transferred to the Durham campus in the fall of 1978 as a tight end-turned-offensive lineman from Nassau (N.Y.) Community College. During his time at Nassau Community College, Baldinger earned an Associate's degree, all-league football honors, the basketball team's MVP award and the school's Student Athlete of the Year Award. Baldinger began his collegiate career with a commission to the United States Naval Academy.
Baldinger has opened his own football camp, and he is also is a licensed real estate agent in Texas. A motivational speaker for Nadia Communication, Baldinger is active in both the New York and Texas Special Olympics. Born January 7, 1960, Baldinger is single and currently resides in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Former Offensive Lineman for the Dallas Cowboys
