# Troy Aikman Alleges ESPN Freezing Him Out

> Troy Aikman claims ESPN is preparing to move on him after contract talks stalled.
- Title: Troy Aikman Alleges ESPN Freezing Him Out · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Troy Aikman claims ESPN is preparing to move on him after contract talks stalled. Troy Aikman says ESPN has not negotiated a new deal despite his contract…
- Keywords: troy aikman, joe buck, espn, nfl, super bowl, contract negotiations, monday night football, sports, Troy, Aikman, Alleges, Freezing
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-troy-aikman-alleges-espn-of-freezing-him-out-after-confirming-exit
- Author: Ishani Jayara
- Published: 2026-10-16T03:41:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: troy aikman, joe buck, espn, nfl, super bowl, contract negotiations, monday night football, sports
## Troy Aikman and Joe Buck's partnership
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck began working together in 2002 after Aikman joined FOX’s NFL coverage.
## Their Super Bowl history
They called six Super Bowls together, with their seventh scheduled for February 14, 2027.
## ESPN contract situation
Aikman says ESPN has not opened contract negotiations despite his five-year deal expiring in March 2027.
## Aikman's explanation
Aikman claims ESPN is preparing to move in a different direction because no contract talks have occurred.
## Recent broadcast tension
Joe Buck raised Aikman’s expiring deal before the Bills-Rams game on October 12, 2026, leading to an argument.
## Aikman's future plans
Aikman will finish the season and become a free agent after the Super Bowl, potentially joining CBS.
## Key takeaway

Troy Aikman says ESPN has not negotiated a new deal despite his contract expiring in March 2027, risking his departure after the Super Bowl.