Troy Aikman will call this season on Monday Night Football, then become a free agent as he hunts for his next broadcasting landing spot.
Troy Aikman is plotting his next move. The Hall of Fame quarterback turned lead NFL analyst says he will finish this season in the ESPN booth, then test the open market once his contract runs out.
Speaking Thursday morning on Dallas radio station KTCK, Aikman said he is looking for his "next landing spot." His ESPN deal expires after February's Super Bowl, and he made clear he expects to be a free agent when the season ends and will see what comes next.
The interview also put a spotlight on reports of a rift between Aikman and longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck. The two were said to have clashed over contract matters, and the talk has hung over one of the most recognizable booth pairings in football.
For now, the focus stays on the games. Aikman is committed to working Monday Night Football through the campaign, and the question of where his next chapter unfolds will heat up as the Super Bowl approaches.
