Troy Aikman says Dolphins expected to struggle, won't call their games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Troy Aikman, the color commentator for Monday Night Football and consultant for the Miami Dolphins, stated that the Dolphins are not anticipated to perform well this season. Consequently, he will not be calling any Dolphins games for ESPN. Aikman discussed the potential conflict of interest due to his dual roles but noted that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is comfortable with his situation. He emphasized that most broadcasters have conflicts due to longstanding relationships in the league and will maintain transparency if he does comment on a Dolphins game.
- •Aikman acknowledges Dolphins are set for a challenging season.
- •No Dolphins games will be featured on Monday Night Football.
- •Aikman discusses potential conflicts of interest in broadcasting.
- •He claims transparency is essential if calling Dolphins games.
- •Commissioner Goodell has approved Aikman's work with the Dolphins.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Aikman takes a shot at Dolphins while defending consultant role
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Troy Aikman issues Miami Dolphins dig after speaking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Aikman: Dolphins are not expected to be good, so no MNF games and no conflict for me
"Troy Aikman did not hold back with his prediction for the 2026 Miami Dolphins as he addressed his Monday Night Football role. The former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys is working as a consultant for the Dolphins, but did not shy away from admitting they are in for another poor season.
"Troy Aikman remains an analyst for ESPN's "Monday Night Football' while also serving as a consultant for the Miami Dolphins these days.
"Troy Aikman is both the color commentator on Monday Night Football and a consultant for the Miami Dolphins.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:47 PMTroy Aikman takes a shot at Dolphins while defending consultant role
Troy Aikman remains an analyst for ESPN's "Monday Night Football' while also serving as a consultant for the Miami Dolphins these days.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:03 AMTroy Aikman issues Miami Dolphins dig after speaking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
Troy Aikman did not hold back with his prediction for the 2026 Miami Dolphins as he addressed his Monday Night Football role. The former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys is working as a consultant for the Dolphins, but did not shy away from admitting they are in for another poor season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:11 PMTroy Aikman: Dolphins are not expected to be good, so no MNF games and no conflict for me
Troy Aikman is both the color commentator on Monday Night Football and a consultant for the Miami Dolphins.
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