Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have heated confrontation before MNF
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman reportedly had a heated argument before the Week 5 Monday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills. The altercation arose after Buck received a new contract while Aikman did not, leading to tensions between the longtime partners. Sources described the confrontation as intense, with both expressing their frustrations directly. Despite the disagreement, they managed to maintain professionalism during the broadcast, as ESPN prepares for its upcoming Super Bowl coverage.
- •Argument reportedly nearly became physical, according to sources.
- •Tensions have developed over contract situations between the two.
- •Buck and Aikman have partnered for 20 years before joining ESPN.
- •Despite tensions, they maintained a professional demeanor on-air.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Buck snapped at ‘cold, difficult’ Troy Aikman during heated confrontation
"Things nearly got physical according to a report.
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