Jeff Gluck

USA TODAY Sports

As the NASCAR world waits to hear Carl Edwards' explanation for his sudden retirement, one reason can be ruled out.

Edwards is not leaving his No. 19 car for a TV job at Fox Sports or NBC Sports, which had been the subject of some speculation following Tuesday morning's news.

“We were as surprised as anyone to hear the news about Carl Edwards’ expected retirement, and we will be following the story alongside everyone else," said John Entz, president of Fox Sports Production and an executive producer, in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. "Fox Sports has really enjoyed having Carl in the booth and on our air in various capacities over the years, but speculation that he may be climbing out of the car to join the Fox NASCAR broadcast team is unfounded. Our team is set for the near future and we wish Carl well in whatever he chooses to do next.”

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Fox added Jeff Gordon to its booth last year, putting the driver alongside Darrell Waltrip and Mike Joy. Longtime analyst Larry McReynolds was moved to another position on the broadcast.

A spokeswoman for NBC Sports told USA TODAY Sports that Edwards was not joining that network, either. That booth boasts analyst Rick Allen, former driver Jeff Burton and former crew chief Steve Letarte.

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