How a Secret $108M Deal Turned Joe Buck and Troy Aikman Into Enemies: ‘They Were Like Brothers’
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck are ending their 25-year partnership — and it’s getting ugly, a source reveals to First for Money. Buck, 57, made a deal to renew his ESPN contract for six years and $108 million last month, per The Athletic, behind Aikman’s back, the source reveals. “Joe signed his new deal and […]
A source reveals a shocking betrayal between longtime sports commentators Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. The two, who have been partners for 25 years, are now on the verge of a feud after Buck signed a $108 million, six-year contract with ESPN last month without informing Aikman, according to the source. Those close to both men say this breach of trust is unprecedented.
Sources tell First for Money that tensions reached boiling point during the October 12 Monday Night Football broadcast, with Aikman alleging the situation "nearly got physical." The two had previously been close friends, often described as "brothers." Just days after Aikman made his comments to The Athletic, he told KTCK radio that he would soon become a free agent, possibly escalating the tension further.
Despite the fallout, the pair will be forced to continue covering major football events together, including Super Bowl LXI in February, as per their contracts.
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