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Industry insiders not yet worried about NFL color commentator declining salaries

Nov 6, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Football > NFL
Awful Announcing

We knew this would be a busy NFL season in the broadcaster market heading into Week 1, but it has exceeded all expectations. Already, we have seen CBS replace Tony Romo with J.J. Watt, Prime Video re-sign Kirk Herbstreit, and ESPN lay the groundwork to split with Troy Aikman. These moves represent a seismic shift…

Read moreIndustry insiders not yet worried about NFL color commentator declining salaries

Ex-Panthers Star Greg Olsen Gets Update on Replacing Troy Aikman on ESPN’s MNF

Nov 4, 2026 @ 1:59pm
Football > NFL > Carolina Panthers
Heavy

ESPN is going to need a new color commentator in its Monday Night Football booth next season. While Joe Buck is slated to be back on play-by-play, Troy Aikman is lined up to leave after ESPN broadcasts the Super Bowl. Aikman apparently isn’t getting a new contract when his current one expires at the end […] The post Ex-Panthers Star Greg Olsen Gets Update on Replacing Troy Aikman on ESPN’s MNF appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreEx-Panthers Star Greg Olsen Gets Update on Replacing Troy Aikman on ESPN’s MNF

‘Here Is a Big One’ — Media Insider Predicts Joe Buck’s Next MNF Partner Amid ESPN Drama, Floats Surprise Landing Spot for Troy Aikman

Nov 4, 2026 @ 1:05am
Football > NFL
Pro Football Network

Andrew Marchand predicts Greg Olsen could join Joe Buck at ESPN as Troy Aikman could consider a surprising career move.

Read more‘Here Is a Big One’ — Media Insider Predicts Joe Buck’s Next MNF Partner Amid ESPN Drama, Floats Surprise Landing Spot for Troy Aikman

Report: Peyton Manning is ESPN’s top choice to replace Troy Aikman, but Greg Olsen believed to be most likely option

Nov 3, 2026 @ 4:30pm
Football > NFL
Awful Announcing

Joe Buck and Peyton Manning are now neighbors, though ESPN would much prefer they become boothmates. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Manning is ESPN’s top choice to replace Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football, even if Marchand stops short of calling him the favorite. Writing in his latest sports media Q&A, Marchand expects…

Read moreReport: Peyton Manning is ESPN’s top choice to replace Troy Aikman, but Greg Olsen believed to be most likely option

Troy Aikman’s ESPN replacement shortlist include Fox NFL Sunday legend and Kansas City Chiefs icon Travis Kelce

Nov 1, 2026 @ 9:19am
Football > NFL > Kansas City Chiefs
The Sun Sport

GREG OLSON is reportedly among the favorites to replace Troy Aikman on ESPN’s Monday Night Football show. Aikman, 59, is likely to leave the network after having an argument with…

Read moreTroy Aikman’s ESPN replacement shortlist include Fox NFL Sunday legend and Kansas City Chiefs icon Travis Kelce

‘He Could Probably Be in That $15M–$18M Range’ — Analyst Speculates on Financial Cost of ESPN Replacing Troy Aikman With 3-Time Pro Bowler

Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:43am
Football > NFL
Pro Football Network

Troy Aikman's ESPN future remains uncertain as Greg Olsen emerges as a potential replacement, with his projected salary drawing attention.

Read more‘He Could Probably Be in That $15M–$18M Range’ — Analyst Speculates on Financial Cost of ESPN Replacing Troy Aikman With 3-Time Pro Bowler

‘Best in the Game,’ ‘What a Downgrade’ — NFL Fans Have Mixed Reactions As Greg Olsen Becomes Favorite To Replace Troy Aikman on ESPN’s MNF

Oct 31, 2026 @ 12:00am
Football > NFL
Pro Football Network

NFL fans are divided after a report that Fox's Greg Olsen is widely seen as the favorite to replace Troy Aikman beside Joe Buck at ESPN.

Read more‘Best in the Game,’ ‘What a Downgrade’ — NFL Fans Have Mixed Reactions As Greg Olsen Becomes Favorite To Replace Troy Aikman on ESPN’s MNF

Former NFL Star Emerges As Top Candidate To Replace Troy Aikman At ESPN

Oct 30, 2026 @ 10:50pm
Football > NFL > Carolina Panthers > Chicago Bears
Total Pro Sports

He briefly met ESPN's top executives once.

Read moreFormer NFL Star Emerges As Top Candidate To Replace Troy Aikman At ESPN

Fox NFL Sunday legend tipped to replace Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football after fiery Joe Buck feud

Oct 30, 2026 @ 2:08pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
The Sun Sport

A FOX NFL Sunday legend has been tipped to replace Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football in the wake of his fiery feud with Joe Buck. The Buck and Aikman…

Read moreFox NFL Sunday legend tipped to replace Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football after fiery Joe Buck feud

‘The Favorite To Replace (Troy) Aikman’ — ESPN’s ‘Widely Considered’ MNF Candidate Emerges As Cowboys Legend Nears Expected Exit

Oct 30, 2026 @ 11:30am
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Pro Football Network

Fox's Greg Olsen is widely seen as the favorite to replace Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football, while ESPN has no set plan for the seat.

Read more‘The Favorite To Replace (Troy) Aikman’ — ESPN’s ‘Widely Considered’ MNF Candidate Emerges As Cowboys Legend Nears Expected Exit

Greg Olsen reportedly seen as favorite to replace Troy Aikman at ESPN despite brief history with network brass

Oct 30, 2026 @ 11:00am
Football > NFL
Awful Announcing

If Troy Aikman leaves ESPN after this season, much of the industry already has a pretty good idea of who will sit next to Joe Buck. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported that Fox’s Greg Olsen is widely considered within sports media circles to be the frontrunner to replace Aikman on Monday Night Football. ESPN could…

Read moreGreg Olsen reportedly seen as favorite to replace Troy Aikman at ESPN despite brief history with network brass

NFL rumors: Chris Simms floats Peyton Manning, not Greg Olsen, as Troy Aikman’s MNF replacement

Oct 28, 2026 @ 3:52pm
Football > NFL
ClutchPoints

It feels inevitable that Troy Aikman will leave Monday Night Football (MNF) after his blow-up argument with Joe Buck, who signed a contract extension with ESPN. Most would assume that someone like Greg Olsen—who was demoted from the top to second spot on FOX upon Tom Brady’s arrival—could be courted to replace Aikman alongside Buck. […] The post NFL rumors: Chris Simms floats Peyton Manning, not Greg Olsen, as Troy Aikman’s MNF replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreNFL rumors: Chris Simms floats Peyton Manning, not Greg Olsen, as Troy Aikman’s MNF replacement

‘(Tony) Romo Would Be Perfect for That Spot’ — Ex-Cowboys Star Gets Second-Chance Pitch as Analyst Names 4 Candidates for Greg Olsen’s FOX Seat

Oct 27, 2026 @ 3:19pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Pro Football Network

Jimmy Traina names four potential candidates to replace Greg Olsen on FOX, including Tony Romo, Travis Kelce, Sean McVay and Drew Brees.

Read more‘(Tony) Romo Would Be Perfect for That Spot’ — Ex-Cowboys Star Gets Second-Chance Pitch as Analyst Names 4 Candidates for Greg Olsen’s FOX Seat

Peyton Manning has no plans to trade ManningCast for Colts’ front office

Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:00am
Football > NFL > Denver Broncos > Indianapolis Colts > New York Giants
Awful Announcing

Peyton Manning won’t be trading the ManningCast for a corner office in Indianapolis, at least not yet. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Colts have not reached out to Manning about their vacant general manager position, and Schefter reported that the Hall of Famer likely wouldn’t be interested even if they had. As Schefter noted,…

Read morePeyton Manning has no plans to trade ManningCast for Colts’ front office

Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly on Netflix Debut, Panthers Ring Ceremony and the 18th Game

Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:01pm
Football > NFL > Carolina Panthers
Front Office Sports

Luke Kuechly on his Netflix debut, the Panthers' rise and getting his Hall of Fame ring.

Read moreHall of Famer Luke Kuechly on Netflix Debut, Panthers Ring Ceremony and the 18th Game

‘I Would Put Heavy Money on That’ — Analyst Predicts Former NFL All-Pro As Troy Aikman’s Potential Replacement on ESPN

Oct 23, 2026 @ 5:35pm
Football > NFL
Pro Football Network

Jimmy Traina predicts Greg Olsen will replace Troy Aikman on ESPN’s Monday Night Football as other networks lock in their lead analysts.

Read more‘I Would Put Heavy Money on That’ — Analyst Predicts Former NFL All-Pro As Troy Aikman’s Potential Replacement on ESPN

Ranking Troy Aikman’s Likeliest ESPN Replacements

Oct 23, 2026 @ 12:45pm
Football > NFL
Front Office Sports

ESPN has yet to formally offer Aikman a new contract.

Read moreRanking Troy Aikman’s Likeliest ESPN Replacements

NFL Fans Know Exactly Who’s Replacing Troy Aikman On ‘Monday Night Football’ — Latest Report Brings It One Step Closer

Oct 22, 2026 @ 10:24pm
Football > NFL
Total Pro Sports

The veteran broadcaster could be preparing for a major change.

Read moreNFL Fans Know Exactly Who’s Replacing Troy Aikman On ‘Monday Night Football’ — Latest Report Brings It One Step Closer

Troy Aikman thinks Joe Buck ‘f**ked him over’ as bombshell Greg Olsen revelation comes to light

Oct 22, 2026 @ 12:38pm
Football > NFL > Buffalo Bills > Dallas Cowboys > Los Angeles Rams
ClutchPoints

More details have come to light about Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s alleged fight before the Buffalo Bills-Los Angeles Rams Monday Night Football game last week after the latter signed a massive contract extension. New reports (via Awful Announcing) provided new details about the heated moment. According to Dylan Byers of Puck News, Aikman and […] The post Troy Aikman thinks Joe Buck ‘f**ked him over’ as bombshell Greg Olsen revelation comes to light appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreTroy Aikman thinks Joe Buck ‘f**ked him over’ as bombshell Greg Olsen revelation comes to light

Another top NFL analyst could change networks this offseason

Oct 15, 2026 @ 2:29pm
Football > NFL
Larry Brown Sports

The 2027 NFL offseason looks like it might prove to be a big one in terms of analysts swapping networks. No. 2 FOX analyst Greg Olsen is set to be a free agent this offseason, according to Richard Deitsch of Sports Business Journal. The network has yet to have any discussions with Olsen about a … The post Another top NFL analyst could change networks this offseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreAnother top NFL analyst could change networks this offseason

Ian Eagle isn’t sure what’s next: ‘We’ll see where the road takes me’

Aug 17, 2026 @ 10:30am
Football > NFL
Awful Announcing

Ian Eagle isn’t quite sure what the future holds for him. In the immediate term, ‘The Bird’ will occupy CBS’s No. 2 NFL booth opposite Ross Tucker as the latest domino to fall from Tony Romo’s arrest and subsequent leave. At 57, Eagle now finds himself on his third booth partner in as many years,…

Read moreIan Eagle isn’t sure what’s next: ‘We’ll see where the road takes me’

‘Very Interesting Play Style’ — Bears Legend Boldly Compares Caleb Williams to Packers QBs Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre

Apr 22, 2026 @ 6:08pm
Football > NFL > Chicago Bears > Green Bay Packers > Pittsburgh Steelers
Pro Football Network

Former Chicago Bears tight end Greg Olsen compared quarterback Caleb Williams' play style to Hall of Famer Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers.

Read more‘Very Interesting Play Style’ — Bears Legend Boldly Compares Caleb Williams to Packers QBs Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre

Bears fans will hate Greg Olsen’s Debbie Downer warning about Super Bowl dreams

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:39pm
Football > NFL > Chicago Bears
ClutchPoints

Expectations are high for the Chicago Bears after the franchise won the NFC North title for the first time since 2018. While the fanbase and talking heads are seemingly all in on the organization running away with the division next season, former tight end turned announcer Greg Olsen pumps the brakes on the Super Bowl […] The post Bears fans will hate Greg Olsen’s Debbie Downer warning about Super Bowl dreams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreBears fans will hate Greg Olsen’s Debbie Downer warning about Super Bowl dreams

Greg Olsen sees no issue with Tom Brady, Troy Aikman working directly with NFL teams

Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Football > NFL > Las Vegas Raiders > Miami Dolphins
Awful Announcing

Conflict of interest used to be the kind of thing that raised red flags. These days, it almost seems welcomed, especially in NFL announcing circles. Fox announcer Tom Brady is also a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and is said to be very involved in their personnel decisions. ESPN announcer Troy Aikman has…

Read moreGreg Olsen sees no issue with Tom Brady, Troy Aikman working directly with NFL teams
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