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Troy Aikman reveals FOX contract communication void
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Aikman left FOX due to a lack of communication regarding his contract.
- He never received a final offer from FOX before signing with ESPN.
- FOX executives did not provide clarity on his future status.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current ESPN analyst Troy Aikman has shed light on his departure from FOX Sports after two decades. Aikman explained that the decision stemmed not from a pursuit of a grander stage, but from a significant communication breakdown within FOX.
He contrasted FOX's initial personal approach with ESPN's more corporate structure. However, Aikman detailed how, during his 2022 contract negotiations, communication ceased, leaving him without clarity or a final offer from FOX before he committed to ESPN.
Aikman asserted that this lack of communication was the sole reason for his move, overriding any financial or platform considerations. He noted that even his long-time broadcast partner, Joe Buck, experienced a similar lack of direct response from FOX executives.
