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Troy Aikman hints at ESPN exit after Super Bowl
Troy Aikman says ESPN won't extend his contract before Super Bowl LXI.
In brief
Troy Aikman says ESPN won't extend his contract before Super Bowl LXI. Troy Aikman suggests ESPN won't renew his contract before Super Bowl LXI. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Troy Aikman hints at ESPN exit
Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman suggests he may leave ESPN after his current contract expires.
“It just seems to be where they’re going, that they’re gonna go in a different direction because there’s been no talks, no contract negotiations”
Super Bowl LXI timeline
Aikman's contract ends in March, Super Bowl LXI is on February 14.
Aikman's contract status
Aikman says ESPN won't extend his contract before Super Bowl LXI.
“We’re in a Super Bowl year. The Super Bowl is Feb. 14. My contract ends in March. It just doesn’t seem logical that if they were gonna keep me, something wouldn’t be in place before that”
Aikman's season outlook
Aikman says the rest of the season will be fine despite potential exit.
“The rest of the season will be fine. Excited about it. Looking forward to it. It’s awesome that we got the Super Bowl. Not a problem at all”
Broadcast partner tension
Aikman avoids addressing reported tension with Joe Buck over contract extensions.
Potential network competition
ESPN, CBS, and Prime Video may compete for Aikman's broadcasting role.
“All other potential suitors now know he’s in play. Which will be a factor in the looming game of broadcaster musical chairs”
The takeaway
Troy Aikman suggests ESPN won't renew his contract before Super Bowl LXI.
