Troy Aikman and Joe Buck: what next for the NFL’s $165m TV power couple as they head for a split?

Troy Aikman and Joe Buck appear set to split as the longest-running television broadcast partnership in NFL history nears its conclusion. While Buck has reportedly agreed to a six-year, $108 million extension with ESPN, Aikman revealed the network does not plan to renew his contract. Their partnership is expected to end following ESPN's coverage of the Super Bowl in February, after which Aikman's five-year, $90 million contract expires and he becomes a free agent.

The potential departure follows reports of tension, including an argument between the pair at SoFi Stadium on October 12 over contract issues. The impending change comes amid significant shifts in sports media, including CBS dropping analyst Tony Romo following a drunk driving charge earlier in the year. Aikman stated he will explore alternative landing spots, with potential suitors likely to emerge among rival networks and streaming services.