Troy Aikman comments on Justin Jefferson's chains amid Joe Buck tension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 6:32 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
During the Buffalo Bills’ 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings on November 9, ESPN's Troy Aikman made a remark about Vikings WR Justin Jefferson's diamond chains. Aikman's comment, asking for someone to 'lend me some money' while admiring the jewelry, is seen as a dig at his broadcast partner Joe Buck. This follows reports of tension related to Buck's recent six-year contract with ESPN, which has left Aikman's future with the network uncertain. The dynamic on the Monday Night Football set has seemingly become strained amid these developments.
- •Buffalo Bills beat Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on November 9.
- •Troy Aikman made a remark during the broadcast about Justin Jefferson's jewelry.
- •Aikman’s comment may reference Joe Buck's lucrative contract with ESPN.
- •Tension between Aikman and Buck reportedly increased this season.
- •Aikman's future at ESPN remains uncertain following upcoming Super Bowl LXI.
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Lend me some money’ – Troy Aikman aims dig at Joe Buck while admiring Justin Jefferson’s jewelry
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A Wild Dig,’ ‘You Could Feel the Awkwardness’ — Former Packers QB, Fans React to Troy Aikman’s Loan Joke Amid Reported Tension With Joe Buck
"ESPN commentary duo Troy Aikman and Joe Buck added another contentious on-air moment amid mounting issues during the Buffalo Bills’ 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was wearing multiple diamond chains on the field during the game, with the ESPN broadcast booth highlighting the same during Monday Night Football on November 9.
"Justin Jefferson brought plenty of sparkle to Monday night’s broadcast, but it was Troy Aikman’s joke that ended up drawing attention. As the Hall of Fame quarterback admired the Vikings receiver’s diamond chains, he joked that he might try wearing them himself, provided somebody was willing to lend him the money.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 6:32 AM‘Lend me some money’ – Troy Aikman aims dig at Joe Buck while admiring Justin Jefferson’s jewelry
ESPN commentary duo Troy Aikman and Joe Buck added another contentious on-air moment amid mounting issues during the Buffalo Bills’ 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was wearing multiple diamond chains on the field during the game, with the ESPN broadcast booth highlighting the same during Monday Night Football on November 9.
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 6:18 AM‘A Wild Dig,’ ‘You Could Feel the Awkwardness’ — Former Packers QB, Fans React to Troy Aikman’s Loan Joke Amid Reported Tension With Joe Buck
Justin Jefferson brought plenty of sparkle to Monday night’s broadcast, but it was Troy Aikman’s joke that ended up drawing attention. As the Hall of Fame quarterback admired the Vikings receiver’s diamond chains, he joked that he might try wearing them himself, provided somebody was willing to lend him the money.
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