# Joe Buck and Troy Aikman settle MNF contract drama

> Joe Buck and Troy Aikman end ESPN contract dispute after 25 years as Monday Night Football broadcast partners.
- Title: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman settle MNF contract drama | Shortify
- Summary: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman end ESPN contract dispute after 25 years as Monday Night Football broadcast partners. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will broadcast Monday…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/sports/no-lingering-mnf-drama-for-joe-buck-troy-aikman-after-heated-contract-argument
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:35:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: joe buck, troy aikman, mnb, espn, monday night football, nfl, contract negotiation, news, entertainment
## MNF broadcast partners
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have been ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast partners for 25 years.
## Contract dispute resolved
Buck and Aikman ended their ESPN contract disagreement after a week of negotiations.
## Buck's ESPN extension
Buck agreed to a six-year extension worth $108 million with ESPN to remain as MNF play-by-play voice.
## Aikman's contract status
Aikman's contract expires at the end of the season with no offer from ESPN.
## Aikman's future plans
Aikman will broadcast through the 2026 season and become a free agent after the Super Bowl.
## Key takeaway

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will broadcast Monday Night Football through the 2026 season after resolving ESPN contract tensions.