Joe Buck and Troy Aikman clash over ESPN contract uncertainty

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 22:09 · Archive

Broadcast partners Joe Buck and Troy Aikman had an argument over their differing contract situations with ESPN.

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, who have been broadcast partners since 2002, argued before this week's Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. According to Front Office Sports, Buck raised the subject of their contract situations, and an argument ensued before ultimately de-escalating.

Both joined ESPN in the 2022 offseason after leaving Fox. Buck has agreed a six-year extension worth $108 million, securing his role as play-by-play voice of Monday Night Football into the 2030s, with his annual salary rising from $15 million to $18 million. Aikman, however, remains unsigned beyond his current five-year, $90 million deal, which expires after this season's Super Bowl. He told the Sports Media with Richard Deitsch podcast last month that he expected negotiations to conclude before the season started.

Despite the tension, Buck and Aikman broadcast the game without any visible sign of unrest. The pair are the longest-running commentary partnership in NFL history, now in their 25th season together.

How it is being reported

• ESPN's NFL announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman erupt into argument in broadcast booth amid tension between longtime partners over contractsJoe Buck and Troy Aikman are the longest-running announcing pairing in the NFL but tensions are running high over their ESPN contracts beyond this year's Super Bowl.Daily Mail Sport · 14 Oct, 21:48
• Joe Buck, Troy Aikman in shock pre-game argument over $108 million ESPN contract dramaTension has developed between longtime broadcast partners Joe Buck and Troy Aikman over Aikman’s contract situation with ESPN.New York Post · 14 Oct, 20:53

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