Terry Bradshaw breaks silence on Cowboys legend’s reported rift with Joe Buck over $108 million ESPN deal (Getty Images)
The reported tension comes after the pair experienced several changes behind the scenes at ESPN.
“I have talked to Buck via text and told him I don’t assume everything I’m reading is correct,” Bradshaw told Kilmeade. “I don’t want to believe that it’s the money that Buck got that’s got Troy upset because Troy’s making big money,” Bradshaw said. Buck and Aikman had initially planned to approach ESPN together for new deals, according to Bradshaw. I’ll broadcast through this season and I’ll be a free agent at the end of the year and kind of see what happens,” Aikman said. “As I’m into my last year at ESPN, I’m realizing that this is something that could very well be taken away from me,” Aikman said. They went through five producers and directors during their first four years at the network before settling into a comfortable arrangement with Steve Ackles and Artie Kempner, according to The Athletic.
Both broadcasters have enjoyed successful careers, and Aikman has earned substantial money throughout his time in the NFL and broadcasting. He then shared what he understood about their contract negotiations. However, Buck reportedly secured his extension before Aikman. “I don’t know if now is the time. I don’t know if it’s hard to figure out kind of what happened.
For now, Buck and Aikman remain scheduled to call the 2027 Super Bowl together. They have worked alongside each other since 2002 and have called six Super Bowls as a broadcasting team.