Potential changes loom for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast team

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Potential changes loom for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast team
Summary

Troy Aikman may part ways with Joe Buck after the 2026 season, marking a possible end to their long-standing partnership on ESPN's Monday Night Football. Aikman and Buck entered the final year of their contracts this season, with Buck recently signing a lucrative extension. Speculation arises around Andrew Marchand's suggestion that the Manning brothers could replace Aikman in the broadcast booth, given their existing relationship with ESPN through Omaha Productions. While Marchand indicated that this idea is largely speculative, the possibility of the Mannings joining Buck has reportedly gained traction. Aikman’s future, however, remains uncertain, as he has paused discussions regarding his contract renewal.

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  • •Troy Aikman may leave ESPN after the 2026 season.
  • •Joe Buck signed a six-year extension with ESPN.
  • •Andrew Marchand suggests Manning brothers could replace Aikman.
  • •Aikman has paused contract discussions with ESPN.
  • •Viewership for the ManningCast has declined significantly since launch.
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  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Andrew Marchand suggests Manning brothers as replacement if Troy Aikman leaves ‘Monday Night Football’
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There is suddenly a real chance that Troy Aikman could break up with Joe Buck after the season, ending the longest active partnership in an NFL broadcasting booth. Both Aikman and Buck were entering the final year of their respective contracts with ESPN heading into the 2026 NFL season, but Buck recently signed a six-year,…

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