Troy Aikman says he is leaving ESPN as reports describe tension with Joe Buck

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SportsThe Guardian US · Awful Announcing · New York Post

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How the sides differ Left sources highlight Aikman's plans to leave ESPN; right sources stress he didn't deny Buck tension; alternative sources focus on booth speculation.

Troy Aikman says he is looking for his next job after his ESPN contract expires following February's Super Bowl. He plans to broadcast this season and then become a free agent. Outlets broadly report tension between Aikman and Joe Buck in the Monday Night Football booth, with reports that the two argued over contracts. Alternative outlets focus on speculation about the booth's makeup next season, while right-leaning outlets emphasize that Aikman did not deny the tension and left little room for a new ESPN deal.

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Left GUThe Guardian USTroy Aikman addresses reported rift with Joe Buck and says he is leaving ESPN

Frames the story around Aikman's own statement about leaving ESPN and the reported contract dispute with Buck.

Alternative AAAwful AnnouncingPat McAfee pours cold water on suggestion he’ll call ‘Monday Night Football’ amid Troy Aikman drama

Frames the story as speculation about who could call Monday Night Football next season, including Pat McAfee's denial of interest.

Right · 2 sources NYNew York PostNew Post video shows Troy Aikman’s pregame ‘MNF’ prep — including Pat McAfee hang — amid Joe Buck feud

• FNFox NewsTroy Aikman responds to report of tensions in the booth with Joe Buck over contract situation

Frames the story around Aikman's non-denial of tension with Buck and a video of his pregame prep amid the feud.