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Boomer Esiason wonders if Troy Aikman could exit ESPN before Super Bowl

The NFL’s most iconic broadcast duo, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, are facing an unexpected challenge ahead of their first Super Bowl call since 2020. After ESPN lured them from Fox to revitalize *Monday Night Football*, their partnership has become the centerpiece of the network’s NFL coverage.

However, a reported contract dispute between Aikman and ESPN has escalated into a public rift with Buck, who recently signed a long-term extension with the network. The tension has raised questions about whether Aikman could leave ESPN before the season concludes, a scenario that would disrupt the broadcast landscape just weeks into the season.

While Buck and Aikman have historically overcome obstacles, the unresolved contract issue looms over their upcoming Super Bowl assignment, casting doubt on the stability of their long-standing collaboration. Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason recently speculated on the possibility, though he acknowledged Aikman’s unlikely nature to abandon the broadcast before the game.

The situation remains fluid, with ESPN’s options limited to either extending Aikman’s contract or parting ways before the Super Bowl to clear the air.

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