More details have emerged about the tension between ESPN NFL commentators Troy Aikman and broadcast partner Joe Buck after Buck signed a new contract while network brass has snubbed a new deal with Aikman.
\n\nReports say Aikman had a heated exchange with Buck in the booth just before a broadcast several weeks ago, but the argument didn’t stop them from delivering a professional show.
\n\nThe heart of the argument seems to be that Aikman felt betrayed that Buck quietly worked with ESPN brass to sign a new contract while Aikman hasn’t been able to get ESPN management to the table to renegotiate his own deal. Aikman apparently feels betrayed, especially since the network presented their deals as a package partnership in 2022.
\n\nDays after the pre-show argument, Aikman seemed to admit that things are not going well for his return to ESPN after this football season ends, and that he may be looking for a new job soon.
\n\nNow, a new report by The Athletic says Aikman even got into it with ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro about the lack of progress on contract negotiations.
\n\nA hurt Aikman is also reported to have confronted Joe Buck, telling him, “I just never…
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