Where Will Troy Aikman Go if He Leaves ESPN?
Front Office Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- J.J. Watt has been named the permanent replacement for Tony Romo on CBS's top NFL broadcast team with Jim Nantz, reducing potential broadcasting opportunities for Troy Aikman.
- Tensions between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck at ESPN have surfaced, with Buck signing a lucrative extension while Aikman has yet to receive a formal offer, leading to speculation about Aikman’s departure.
- With Tom Brady and Cris Collinsworth locked into multi-year deals at Fox and NBC, respectively, Amazon Prime Video remains the primary full-time NFL broadcasting option for Aikman, though it currently has an incumbent analyst under contract.
- Netflix offers a limited NFL schedule with marquee games and could be another broadcasting destination for Aikman, though it is not a full-time role.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has publicly endorsed Aikman for a potential front office leadership position, highlighting his qualifications beyond broadcasting and suggesting a possible career shift.
