Troy Aikman doubles down on potential ESPN exit: ‘It just seems to be where they’re going’
Troy Aikman is sending a message to ESPN — two in one day, actually. A few weeks ago, Joe Buck appeared with Bob Ley at the Seton Hall Center for Sports Media and spoke about his relationship with Aikman, his broadcast partner since 2002, saying it’s like a marriage. Aikman and Buck may have a…
Troy Aikman is sending a message to ESPN regarding his future with the network. Aikman's comments came on Wednesday following reports of tension between him and his broadcast partner, Joe Buck. The tension stems from contract negotiations, with ESPN reportedly noncommittal to Aikman's future beyond the current season. Aikman addressed the rumors on Thursday's KTCK The Ticket in Dallas, stating that he plans to broadcast through the season and see what happens at the end of the year when his contract expires.
He also expressed surprise that no contract discussions had taken place, given that ESPN and Aikman have been together since 2022 on Monday Night Football. Aikman indicated that the Super Bowl on February 14 and his potential new landing spot make it unlikely that ESPN will retain him beyond this year.
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