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Tensions have been high between ESPN’s NFL Monday Night Football (MNF) commentators Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, and the former took a shot at the latter during the latest game.
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Right before halftime of the MNF game between the Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Nov. 9, Aikman and Buck were wowed by Justin Jefferson’s pregame outfit, which included an ice-cold chain that he also wears during games.
Aikman quipped, “I’m guessing that’s insured. I cannot imagine wearing that on a football field.” He then went further, saying he “can’t imagine wearing it period,” but he would try “if someone will loan me some money.”
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Of course, some of the tensions between Aikman and Buck stem from the latter signing a five-year, $108 million contract extension with ESPN. The longtime broadcasting duo jumped ship from FOX to ESPN together, but Buck was first to sign an extension.
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Buck just chuckled before segueing the broadcast into halftime, saying, “That’ll do it for the first half.” He then went back to the chain, telling Aikman that “that’d be a look for you.”
The duo fought before the Bills’ last MNF game on Oct. 19. More details have come to light since it happened, including that Aikman got into it with ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro before sparring with Buck.
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Aikman reportedly felt betrayed by Buck. After the confrontation, Aikman indicated that he was ready to become a “free agent” after the season. His contract talks didn’t go as well as Buck’s.
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Either way, the duo will have to play nice until the end of the season. They still have eight more regular-season games to call, and they will also call the Super Bowl in February 2027. If Aikman does not re-sign with ESPN, it will end his partnership with Buck that has lasted over two decades.
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