Will Troy Aikman finish the season with Monday Night Football?
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Tensions between Troy Aikman and ESPN/ABC have unexpectedly escalated, raising questions about whether Aikman will leave before his current contract ends.
- Boomer Esiason expressed doubt that Aikman would walk away voluntarily, suggesting it’s not in his nature to do so.
- ESPN has the option to remove Aikman from broadcasts if the situation worsens, as they have many other NFL commentators ready to step in.
- There is speculation that Aikman might consider leaving, especially if the animosity affects broadcasts, though no signs have appeared yet.
- The future of Aikman's role may depend on how the relationship evolves through the Super Bowl season, with the possibility of an early departure if tensions persist.
