Troy Aikman landing spots: Ranking five best 2027 fits after potential breakup with Joe Buck, ESPN

Key points

• Troy Aikman's long partnership with Joe Buck may end after the 2026 season, as Aikman is in the final year of his ESPN contract. Buck has signed an extension to call Monday Night Football, while Aikman remains a free agent.
• An analysis ranks possible landing spots for Aikman in 2027, including CBS alongside Jim Nantz, Amazon Prime Video with Ian Eagle, NBC with Cris Collinsworth and Fox NFL Sunday.
• Aikman, who turns 60 in November, may also choose to step away from work for a time.