Troy Aikman discusses uncertainty regarding ESPN contract status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Troy Aikman expressed uncertainty about his future with ESPN, following teammate Joe Buck's reported six-year contract extension. Aikman, who thought his contract would be finalized before the NFL season began, emphasized he is not currently focusing on contract negotiations. His comments reflect potential leverage as several lead NFL analyst positions may become available next offseason, with notable changes anticipated at Amazon and CBS. Aikman has previously moved networks of his own accord, hinting he might consider options beyond ESPN if necessary.
- •Aikman highlights uncertainty over his ESPN contract status.
- •Joe Buck signed a six-year extension with ESPN.
- •Aikman previously thought his deal would be finalized before the season.
- •Expected lead NFL analyst changes could affect Aikman's options.
- •Aikman aims to continue working with Joe Buck.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Aikman raises uncertainty over ESPN future, thought contract ‘would be done. It’s not’
"Just days after his ESPN broadcast partner Joe Buck reportedly signed a six-year extension with the network to remain its lead NFL voice through its second Super Bowl telecast in 2031, Troy Aikman is making sure people know his future is still up in the air. Buck and Aikman are by far the longest-tenured broadcast…
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