Joe Buck, Troy Aikman reportedly argued over contract situation before Rams-Bills

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, ESPN's lead NFL duo, managed to maintain a smooth broadcast during Monday night's Rams-Bills game at SoFi Stadium. However, reports suggest the two had an argument before the match, which centered around their contract situations. A source told Front Office Sports that Buck revealed his new six-year extension worth over $100 million, while Aikman had no offer in place.

After the cameras rolled, the pair resumed their friendly rapport, going back to being the duo who had called games together for 25 years. ESPN didn't comment on the matter. Aikman, whose contract runs out after the season, had expressed disappointment about not having a deal finalized before the season. He also mentioned that his negotiations with ESPN were on hold, with Buck's extension being a likely factor.

Despite his discontent, Aikman still expressed wanting to continue working with Buck in the future. The former Dallas Cowboys player was set to call his seventh Super Bowl alongside Buck, but his future at ESPN was uncertain due to Aikman's contract situation. Other analysts, like Amazon and CBS, were also facing uncertainty in their future roles.