Hall of Fame QB reportedly ESPN’s ‘No. 1 choice’ to replace Troy Aikman on MNF
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Key Points:
- Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, ESPN’s "Monday Night Football" broadcast duo, are likely to part ways after this season, with Aikman becoming a free agent post-Super Bowl and unlikely to return to ESPN.
- Reports indicate a heated argument between Buck and Aikman before a recent MNF game, possibly contributing to the split.
- ESPN is reportedly interested in Peyton Manning as Aikman’s replacement, given his existing contract and production company ties with the network, but Manning is not expected to accept a full-time booth role.
- The more probable replacement for Aikman is FOX Sports analyst and former NFL tight end Greg Olsen, who is eager for the position and considered a strong candidate.
- While ESPN would ideally pair Manning with Buck, Manning’s preference for a flexible, work-from-home arrangement with his brother Eli makes this scenario unlikely.
