Ex-Vikings QB Shuts Down Dan Orlovsky’s Anti-Pedicure Take With Classy Response

Former NFL QB Sean Salisbury disagrees with Dan Orlovsky's take on men getting pedicures.

Ex-Vikings QB Shuts Down Dan Orlovsky’s Anti-Pedicure Take With Classy Response

Dan Orlovsky (Image via IMAGO)

Dan Orlovsky has an uncanny habit of riling up the internet. The former NFL quarterback’s remarks on the stigma regarding male hygiene have recently made headlines.

On a recent segment of ESPN’s Get Up, Orlovsky claimed that “muscular men” tend to avoid getting pedicures. Another former NFL quarterback quickly corrected Orlovsky.

Sean Salisbury, who played for the Seahawks, the Colts, the Vikings, the Oilers and the Chargers during his playing days, called out Orlovsky.

Love my guy [Dan Orlovsky], but he is absolutely wrong here. We all expect our lady to have good feet, then we should have them as well. I don’t need Wolf Toes! One of life’s great pleasures is a pedicure with a cold beer! Masculine men do get pedicures, brother!

Salisbury tweeted
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What did Dan Orlovsky say?

Over the years, Orlovsky has made several questionable statements on various ESPN shows. The 42-year-old chose Get Up to blurt out his latest controversial take.

Ex-Vikings QB Shuts Down Dan Orlovsky's Anti-Pedicure Take With Classy Response
Dan Orlovsky (Image via ESPN)

I have never gotten a pedicure. I never will. I am completely against pedicures for dudes. You’re a dude, you’re not supposed to get pedicures. Nah, man. No, no, no. I am so against this; this is a thing for me. Dudes should not be getting pedicures!

Orlovsky said

While Orlovsky got schooled by many on social media, one particular post stood out from the rest. That post was made by Jon Sumrall, the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Even Orlovsky acknowledged the dig.

Well played coach!

Orlovsky replied

ESPN colleague gives a reality check to Dan Orlovsky regarding his take on Maxx Crosby’s future

The early part of the 2026 offseason was rocked by the news of the Las Vegas Raiders trading All-Pro edge Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. However, the trade collapsed, and Crosby returned to Vegas.

For now, Crosby remains a part of the Raiders, but rumors have swirled that the Raiders are still open to trading Crosby for the right deal. Orlovsky, on the other hand, teased that the 28-year-old will stay in Vegas in 2026.

Reacting to Orlovsky’s idea on the Pat McAfee Show, ESPN presenter Laura Rutledge provided an intriguing insight. Rutledge revealed that Orlovsky sometimes makes up storylines.

I think Dan-O [Orlovsky]… could have just been yapping. I don’t know if Dan-O has actual sources. There have been a few times where he’s come up with stories like this, and we’re like, ‘Dan, where are you hearing that?’ And he’s like, ‘I just think that it would be a good idea.’ Like, OK, well, you can’t say as if it’s true, because then people believe it.

Rutledge laughed

For example, in the past, Orlovsky said that there was a very real chance that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce would retire after the 2025 season. Orlovsky also found himself being accused of favoritism. Before the 2026 NFL Draft, Orlovsky endorsed Alabama’s Ty Simpson as the better quarterback compared to Heisman Trophy winner and CFP champion Fernando Mendoza. Social media Sherlocks were quick to discover that Simpson and Orlovsky are part of the CAA talent agency. However, Orlovsky denied the claim.

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