Troy Aikman Acknowledges Joe Buck Rift: ‘I’ll Be a Free Agent’
Aikman said he will become a free agent after this season and may explore other broadcast options as ESPN contract talks remain unresolved.
- On Thursday, NFL legend Troy Aikman addressed reports of an argument with longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck, confirming his ESPN contract expires at the end of this season.
- Unspoken tension reportedly stems from contract disparities: Buck signed a new six-year deal with ESPN while Aikman has not received a formal offer to extend.
- Front Office Sports' reporter Ryan Glasspiegel reported an argument occurred before the Monday Night Football Rams-Bills matchup, which Aikman addressed on 96.7 The Ticket in Dallas.
- "I'll broadcast through this season, and I'll be a free agent at the end of the year," Aikman said, planning to call Super Bowl LXI before determining his next move.
- Amazon Prime Video and CBS could pursue Aikman if he enters free agency, as ESPN recently replaced analyst Tony Romo with J.J. Watt alongside broadcaster Jim Nantz.
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ESPN's Troy Aikman says he'll be a 'free agent' after season, laughs about reported tension with Joe Buck
'Monday Night Football' announcer Troy Aikman indicated on Thursday that this season could be his last at ESPN. He laughed at the mention of reported tension with longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck.
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Troy Aikman acknowledges Joe Buck rift: ‘I’ll be a free agent’
By Field Level Media Oct 15 (Field Level Media) - Longtime "Monday Night Football" announcer Troy Aikman said he is looking for his "next landing spot" with his ESPN contract set to expire after February's Super Bowl. "I'll broadcast through this sea...
Troy Aikman's ESPN Future Revealed as NFL Legend Responds to Joe Buck Feud Report
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