Jerry Jones needs to save Troy Aikman from Joe Buck drama to ignite Cowboys’ Super Bowl chances

With trouble brewing in ESPN paradise between the network’s No. 1 booth pairing of Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, questions have been raised over what lies in store for Aikman going forward. The Hall of Famer looks set to depart from his ESPN role as Monday Night Football analyst after Super Bowl LXI, following the end of his contract at the conclusion of the 2026 NFL season. This comes after friction developed between Aikman and Buck after his long-term booth partner of 25 years penned a lucrative six-year, $108 million extension to stay on as the No. 1 play-by-play announcer.