Troy Aikman praises 49ers organization before Monday Night Football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Troy Aikman spoke highly of the San Francisco 49ers ahead of their game against the Washington Commanders. During ESPN's pregame show on October 19, 2026, Aikman commended the team's management and compared their current success under head coach Kyle Shanahan to past glory years. He emphasized the importance of player health for the 49ers to make a playoff run. Aikman is in the final year of his contract with ESPN and could enter free agency next year.
- •Aikman praised the 49ers' consistency and professionalism.
- •He discussed his past rivalries with the 49ers during his playing career.
- •Aikman noted the team's health as crucial for playoff success.
- •The 49ers entered the game with a 5-0 record.
- •Aikman is expected to analyze the Super Bowl in February.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Cowboys star Troy Aikman: 'I love everything about the 49ers organization'
"Aikman heaped praise on his former rivals before "Monday Night Football" on ESPN.
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