Troy Aikman addresses reported rift with Joe Buck and says he is leaving ESPN
Summary
Troy Aikman, a former NFL quarterback and longtime ESPN announcer, said he will finish this season but plans to look for a new job after his contract ends. There are reports of tension between Aikman and his broadcast partner Joe Buck over their different contract deals.Key Facts
- Troy Aikman is finishing the current NFL season as a Monday Night Football announcer for ESPN.
- His contract with ESPN ends after the Super Bowl in February.
- Aikman earns $18 million per year under a five-year deal.
- Joe Buck, his longtime broadcast partner, signed a new six-year deal worth over $100 million.
- Reports said Aikman and Buck argued before a recent game due to their contract differences.
- Aikman said he is open to working for other networks, streaming services, or NFL teams.
- Aikman won three Super Bowls as a player with the Dallas Cowboys.
- He called this season his “next landing spot” and will decide his future after it ends.
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