Jerry Jones says Cowboys would be interested in hiring Troy Aikman if ‘Monday Night Football’ contract stalls

It sounds like Jerry Jones would happily go after Troy Aikman if the former Cowboys quarterback is looking for a job.

By Chris Cwik · Yahoo Sports

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 3:24 PM

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Jerry Jones stated the Dallas Cowboys are interested in hiring Troy Aikman if his ESPN contract negotiations stall.
Troy Aikman is currently in the final year of his contract calling Monday Night Football broadcasts.
Jones and Aikman recently had a lengthy pregame sideline conversation before the Cowboys played the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced interest in hiring Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman if Aikman departs ESPN. Jones shared his interest during a radio appearance on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, amid Aikman's ongoing contract dispute regarding his Monday Night Football analyst role.

Aikman is in the final year of his ESPN broadcasting deal, which concludes after Super Bowl LXI. Jones and Aikman were recently seen having a pregame conversation ahead of the Cowboys' Week 7 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, prompting widespread speculation regarding a front-office role.

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