From Slate Magazine · Luke Winkie · · 1m
Monday Night Football Broadcasters Split
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman's NFL partnership faces public tension before Super Bowl.
In brief
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman's NFL partnership faces public tension before Super Bowl. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, Monday Night Football's announcers, are reportedly feuding over contract extensions as they prepare for their final broadcast together. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
NFL broadcasting duo
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have been Monday Night Football's announcers for two decades.
Contract dispute
Buck negotiated a $165 million contract with ESPN, while Aikman has not secured a new deal.
Recent argument
The pair reportedly argued last week before a Rams/Bills broadcast.
Aikman's statement
Aikman said he will broadcast through the season but will be a free agent at year's end.
“There’s probably a time and a place for all that. I don’t know if now is the time. I don’t know if it’s hard to figure out kind of what’s happened. I’ll broadcast through this season, and I’ll be a free agent at the end of the year and kind of see what happens.”
Public tension
Fans are analyzing Aikman's body language during broadcasts for signs of resentment.
Super Bowl final game
ESPN will broadcast the Super Bowl, potentially their last game together.
Potential fallout
The feud could escalate to a public fight before December's NFL season ends.
The essence
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, Monday Night Football's announcers, are reportedly feuding over contract extensions as they prepare for their final broadcast together.
