ESPN, Joe Buck strike new deal worth more than $100 million
Fortunately for Joe Buck (and for ESPN), Disney doesn't apply the same rules the Steelers do to redoing contracts after football season has started.
ESPN and renowned sportscaster Joe Buck have reached a new six-year contract extension worth over $100 million, according to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand. This agreement makes the total value of the deal roughly $108 million, with an average payout of $18 million per year. In comparison, Buck's previous contract with ESPN was worth $15 million annually. The new contract extends beyond ESPN's existing deal with the NFL, set to run through 2032.
The agreement confirms that ESPN will maintain its position in the ongoing broadcast-rights carousel. Currently, Troy Aikman, who co-hosts the show with Buck, has not yet signed a new deal. Aikman's current contract with ESPN/ABC is valued at $90 million over five years, with payments reaching $18 million per year through the Super Bowl. With Buck's new agreement securing the same annual pay as Aikman, Aikman will likely aim for a contract increase to at least $20 million.
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