ESPN re-signs Joe Buck for more than $100 million, highlighting company strategy
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Key Points:
- Joe Buck has signed a six-year contract extension with ESPN worth approximately $108 million, increasing his annual salary from $15 million to $18 million.
- Buck joined ESPN in 2022 with longtime partner Troy Aikman, forming one of the network’s most significant talent acquisitions, as previous broadcast pairings failed to meet expectations.
- Buck’s new deal secures his role through at least the 2031 Super Bowl, with potential for future extensions, while Aikman’s contract, expiring after the upcoming Super Bowl, is expected to be renewed.
- Buck is now tied with Aikman as ESPN’s third-highest-paid on-air personality, behind Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee, highlighting ESPN’s focus on investing heavily in top talent amid broader layoffs.
- ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro aims to maintain Buck as a key figure, with potential plans for him to call the World Series if ESPN acquires the rights in 2029, as multiple networks and streaming services compete for the event.
