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Jerry Jones discusses potential role for Troy Aikman with Cowboys

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 2:57 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Jerry Jones discusses potential role for Troy Aikman with Cowboys

Summary

Troy Aikman visited Philadelphia to commentate on the Cowboys and Eagles game, catching up with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before kickoff. Aikman's current deal with ESPN ends after this season, leading to speculation about his future. Jones expressed openness to the idea of Aikman taking on a significant position with the Cowboys, calling him 'certainly qualified.' While no plans are confirmed, Jones remarked that it is 'very possible' Aikman could return to the organization that drafted him in 1989.

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By the Numbers

•Troy Aikman commentates Cowboys vs. Eagles game in Philadelphia.
•His contract with ESPN expires at the end of the season.
•Jerry Jones is open to Aikman taking a significant role with the Cowboys.
•Jones called Aikman 'certainly qualified' for a potential position.
•Aikman was the first overall pick by the Cowboys in 1989.

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3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones says ‘major role’ for Troy Aikman with Cowboys Is possible
2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones: Troy Aikman working for Cowboys in future is "very possible"

What they're saying

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Troy Aikman was in Philadelphia to call Monday night's game between the Cowboys and the Eagles and he took some time before it got underway to catch up with his first boss in the NFL.
— Yahoo Sports