Joe Buck nearing contract extension with ESPN ahead of Super Bowl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Joe Buck is in negotiations for a new contract with ESPN as he prepares to call Super Bowl LXI this season. Currently, Buck earns $15 million annually, and reports suggest he may secure a raise to over $20 million per year. Buck joined ESPN in 2022 from FOX, where he was a top NFL announcer. His longtime partner Troy Aikman, who also joined ESPN, is also set for a contract extension. The network aims to keep both commentators for future Super Bowls, including an eighth in the 2030 season.
- •Joe Buck could see a pay raise in new deal with ESPN.
- •He earns $15 million per year and aims for over $20 million.
- •Buck and Troy Aikman are both negotiating contract extensions.
- •They are expected to call Super Bowl LXI this season.
- •ESPN plans to retain them for future Super Bowls.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Buck poised for major ESPN payday in new contract
"Joe Buck seems ready for a big payday by ESPN.
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