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Troy Aikman’s almost-certain ESPN farewell at NFL season’s end makes one nostalgic about Patriots Super Bowls past

Aikman has been matter-of-fact about his belief that ESPN intends to find a new broadcast partner for Joe Buck.

By Chad Finn · Boston.com

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 9:46 PM

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Writer Chad Finn reflects on Troy Aikman's likely departure from ESPN alongside broadcast partner Joe Buck.
Troy Aikman reportedly believes ESPN will replace him following tensions over Joe Buck's six-year, $108 million contract extension.
Chad Finn calls Buck and Aikman's call of New England's 34-28 comeback in Super Bowl LI the best game broadcast he has heard.

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Chad Finn argues that Troy Aikman's expected departure from ESPN at the end of the NFL season highlights the end of an era with partner Joe Buck. Aikman believes ESPN intends to replace him alongside Buck following reported tensions after Buck signed a six-year, $108 million extension in May without Aikman's knowledge.

Reflecting on their partnership dating back to 2002, Finn considers Buck and Aikman's call of the New England Patriots' 34-28 comeback over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI the greatest broadcast of their career. Their partnership is set to conclude after calling Super Bowl LXI on February 14.

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