Hall of Fame quarterback and renowned sports broadcaster Troy Aikman recently shared thoughts about his future in the booth and beyond. As he embarks on his 22nd year covering the NFL, and second season with ESPN's "Monday Night Football," Aikman acknowledged he's contemplating the length of his broadcasting career.
Speaking on Dallas radio station 1310 AM The Ticket, the 56-year-old Aikman revealed he has "a pretty good idea" of when he might retire from broadcasting, though he emphasized it won't be in the immediate future. He expressed his ongoing love for broadcasting and for living in Dallas, but admitted he questions how much longer he'll continue in both roles.
Aikman is currently under a multi-year contract with ESPN, which includes broadcasting Super Bowl LXI in 2027. While he has previously expressed interest in transitioning to an NFL front office position, specifically as a general manager, he now believes that window of opportunity has likely closed. He hasn't entirely ruled out contributing to an organization in a less formal capacity sometime in the future, suggesting he'd find that enjoyable.
In past conversations with former and current general managers like John Elway and John Lynch, Aikman explored the significant commitment required for such a role. He acknowledged the all-consuming nature of the job and the sacrifices it would entail, but also recognized the potential rewards of the challenge.
For now, Aikman continues his broadcasting partnership with Joe Buck, with their first Monday Night Football game of the 2023 season scheduled for September 11th, featuring Aaron Rodgers' regular season debut with the New York Jets against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
