How Troy Aikman's ESPN contract negotiations are impacting booth with Joe Buck
ESPN's star duo in the booth of "Monday Night Football" has reportedly faced some tension over contract talks.
Troy Aikman's contract status with ESPN has reportedly led to tension in the booth with Joe Buck. Despite both announcers being together for an extensive period, Aikman's five-year, $90 million contract with ESPN is set to end after the Super Bowl in February, while Buck's new deal with ESPN extends his tenure through the 2031 Super Bowl.
This discrepancy in contract statuses has resulted in recent tension between the two, according to a report by Front Office Sports. The two reportedly had an argument prior to the Bills vs. Rams game in Week 6, which was later described as de-escalated by FOS. As of now, neither Buck nor Aikman have confirmed these contract or tension issues.
ESPN declined to comment on the matter, further adding to the uncertainty surrounding the situation. The news of Aikman's contract status, coupled with the potential exit of Tony Romo from CBS and rumors of Greg Olsen joining a top NFL broadcasting network, has the potential to create additional shake-ups in the world of NFL broadcasters after the 2026 season.
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