Troy Aikman and Joe Buck: what next for the NFL’s $165m TV power couple as they head for a split?
Summary
Troy Aikman, a former top NFL quarterback and longtime commentator, may leave ESPN after his contract ends following this NFL season. His broadcast partner Joe Buck recently signed a new, higher-value deal with ESPN, while Aikman claims the network does not want to renew his contract.Key Facts
- Troy Aikman retired from the NFL in 2001 and became a sports broadcaster.
- Aikman and Joe Buck are the longest-running NFL TV broadcast team.
- Joe Buck signed a new six-year ESPN contract worth $108 million.
- Aikman’s current deal ends after the upcoming Super Bowl, and ESPN may not renew it.
- Buck and Aikman had a disagreement related to contract talks in October at SoFi Stadium.
- ESPN will air the Super Bowl live for the first time next February.
- Tony Romo, another former Cowboys quarterback turned broadcaster, was recently dropped by CBS.
- Aikman expects ESPN to "go in a different direction" after his contract ends but has not ruled out continuing broadcasting elsewhere.
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