ESPN close to luring Troy Aikman to Monday Night…
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The rumors were plentiful. Troy Aikman to leave FOX for an Amazon “Thursday Night Football” slot.
It appears as if the Hall of Fame quarterback is on the verge of some trickeration regarding his broadcast future.
The New York Post reported Wednesday ESPN is closing in on signing Aikman, who has teamed with Joe Buck for years at FOX, as its “Monday Night Football” analyst.
Aikman’s deal is not completed yet, but there is an expectation that it will be finalized. Aikman has also been courted by Amazon.
Aikman’s ESPN deal will be for five years, according to sources, and his yearly salary is expected to approach or exceed the neighborhood of Tony Romo’s $17.5 million per year contract with CBS. The deal is not yet signed, but it is near completion.
Aikman has been wooed by Amazon. The next question would be who would be his announce partner if he does leave FOX for MNF?
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