# Troy Aikman May Leave ESPN

> Stephen A. Smith urges ESPN to keep Troy Aikman after rumors of his exit.
- Title: Troy Aikman May Leave ESPN · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: Stephen A. Smith urges ESPN to keep Troy Aikman after rumors of his exit. Stephen A. Smith urges ESPN to retain Troy Aikman amid speculation he will leave…
- Keywords: troy aikman, stephen a smith, espn, joe buck, nfl, super bowl, free agency, sports, Troy, Aikman, May, Leave
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-dont-lose-him-stephen-a-smith-urges-espn-to-ensure-troy-aikmans-return-amid-rumors-over-network-exit
- Author: Suryakant Das
- Published: 2026-10-20T21:24:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: troy aikman, stephen a smith, espn, joe buck, nfl, super bowl, free agency, sports
## Aikman and Buck's partnership
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck have called games together since 2002.
## Smith urges ESPN to keep Aikman
Stephen A. Smith says ESPN should do everything to keep Troy Aikman.
## Aikman's contract expires
Aikman's $90 million deal expires after this season, leaving him free agency.
## ESPN waits for season end
ESPN plans to discuss Aikman's future after the NFL season ends.
## Key takeaway

Stephen A. Smith urges ESPN to retain Troy Aikman amid speculation he will leave after his contract expires.