Jay Cutler is officially pulling a Tony Romo -- leaving the football field for the broadcast booth ... but he won't say he's officially retired from the NFL.
The 34-year-old ex-Chicago Bears QB has signed on to join the NFL on FOX team this upcoming season as a color commentator ... reportedly replacing John Lynch, who is now running the 49ers.
Cutler issued a statement kind of explaining where he is in life right now ... but not officially announcing his retirement.
"I don't know if retirement is the right word; I don't feel that anyone ever retires from the NFL," Cutler said.