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.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Troy 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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