Troy Aikman and Joe Buck negotiate ESPN contracts amid Super Bowl prospects

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Troy Aikman and Joe Buck negotiate ESPN contracts amid Super Bowl prospects
Summary

Troy Aikman and Joe Buck are set to enter crucial contract negotiations with ESPN as their current deals expire after the upcoming NFL season. ESPN aims to retain the duo to announce its first two Super Bowls in 2027 and 2031. Both Aikman and Buck are represented by Creative Artists Agency, which could influence the negotiation terms significantly. Aikman’s five-year, $90 million contract and Buck’s five-year, $75 million contract are among the top salaries in sports broadcasting, but Aikman may seek a raise given Tom Brady's record deal. Their partnership has proven successful, reviving ESPN's Monday Night Football ratings after years of struggles.

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  • Aikman and Buck's contracts end after Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027.
  • ESPN expects to feature them in their first two Super Bowls in 2027 and 2031.
  • Creative Artists Agency represents both Aikman and Buck, impacting negotiations.
  • MNF averaged 16.5 million viewers last season, indicating their popularity.
  • Negotiations may be influenced by Aikman's interest in other roles in the NFL.
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  • 2:18 PMYahoo SportsTroy Aikman and Joe Buck Head Into High-Stakes ESPN Negotiations
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ESPN hopes to retain the duo past the network’s first Super Bowl.

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