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Troy Aikman’s net worth in 2025 is $65 million. Aikman is a former professional football player who suited up for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion and a Super Bowl MVP with six Pro Bowl appearances. Currently, he works as a sports broadcaster for ESPN. For this piece, […]

Following a memorable 2024-25 season for Colorado football, the talks had spread like wildfire about head coach Deion Sanders potentially moving on to the NFL. While there was never a formal interview, the mutual interest between Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys was real, for a moment. The Cowboys eventually went down the internal path, hiring […]

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Dallas finished the season 7-10 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season. Now the Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday. Cowboys […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ decision to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy has sparked a flurry of reactions across the NFL, including from franchise legend Troy Aikman. During an appearance on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown, Aikman shared pointed comments about the state of the Cowboys organization, casting doubt on whether the team’s head coaching position […]

College football and NFL legend Troy Aikman gave an eye-opening take on Indiana’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers were among four teams that lost handily this weekend. It’s no coincidence that all the programs eliminated were on the road. However, many fans singled out programs like Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti’s and […]

Even as the San Francisco 49ers dismissed rumors about Kyle Shanahan leaving the team, on the Monday Night Football broadcast, Troy Aikman gave some interesting things about how the Chicago Bears should pursue the head coach. “There has been discussion about, ‘Do you give up some picks and see if you can maybe make a […]

Early Monday evening, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman joined 105.3 The FAN ahead of Monday Night Football between the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals for some pre-game chatter. During the conversation, they discussed head coach Mike McCarthy, as Aikman was asked whether he thinks the Cowboys will keep their head coach going into next […]

Since becoming the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 2020, Mike McCarthy has done a relatively good job at leading America’s Team. And while Cowboys fans believe McCarthy should get fired at the end of the season, Troy Aikman disagrees. Before the Cowboys faced off against the Bengals on Monday Night Football, Aikman joined […]

During the Cleveland Browns’ Monday Night Football matchup with the Denver Broncos, ESPN’s Joe Buck and Troy Aikman openly questioned Cleveland’s decision to keep playing Deshaun Watson before his season-ending injury. After Watson went down with a season-ending Achilles injury, Jameis Winston has been playing quarterback for the Browns. With Winston under center, Cleveland has […]

When the New York Giants decided to pay quarterback Daniel Jones over running back Saquon Barkley, many thought it would be a moment the Giants looked back on and regretted to some degree. In the Monday Night Football broadcast between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman reminded each […]

Three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Troy Aikman is very high on Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has had an up-and-down rookie season in the NFL, leading the Bears to a 4-4 record through the midway point of the season. However, he’s shown flashes of his […]

It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders are heading in different directions. Entering Week 10, the Commanders are 7-2 and leaders of the NFC East, while the Cowboys are looking at their first non-playoff season since 2020 at a 3-5 record following their latest loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Troy Aikman — […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are still the team to beat — until proven otherwise — according to Dallas Cowboys great and Monday Night Football color commentator Troy Aikman. As the Chiefs look to extend their undefeated streak to start the season when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, Aikman details why […]

Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman isn’t sure whether or not Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson tapping out for a play due to fatigue in last week’s 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans had anything to do with his benching, but it’s the first time he’s ever seen it. Aikman — who starred for the Cowboys […]

The view on rookie quarterbacks has probably changed over the years, especially with the way coaches are getting fired at a faster rate. Peyton Manning and Troy Aikman noted that it’s better that quarterbacks get reps so they can learn from their mistakes, but Mel Kiper offered a different view on the First Draft Podcast. […]

The Dallas Cowboys are still feeling the effects of their embarrassing 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions on October 13, the fifth-worst setback in franchise history, and all taking place in front of team owner and general manager Jerry Jones on his birthday. After their bye week, the Cowboys return to action on Sunday against […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy isn’t moved by Hall of Famer Troy Aikman’s criticisms of the team’s wide receivers. Last week, the signal-caller turned TV broadcaster took aim at the Cowboys wide receivers and said they all ran terrible routes and were making life more difficult for Dak Prescott. Aikman even took shots at […]

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s romance continues to capture headlines, but recent engagement rumors have been swiftly dismissed. A source close to the couple revealed to TMZ that the speculation surrounding their relationship remains unfounded. “It’s not true,” the source stated, emphasizing that the media and overly enthusiastic fans often misconstrue their status, per TMZ. […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets began their Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers with a strong start, taking an early 7-3 lead. But New York was overwhelmed in the last three quarters, culminating in a 32-19 defeat in the Jets’ season opener. Rodgers managed only 167 passing yards, one touchdown, and […]

The New York Jets are viewed as a team that is in a very small win-now window due to the age of Aaron Rodgers as he comes off of a torn Achilles, but Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman said he could see Rodgers playing for a few more years ahead of the start of […]

The Dallas Cowboys have some decisions to make with Dak Prescott in the final year of his contract. There’s a possibility that Prescott could get the most money a quarterback has ever had, and he’s earned it with his play throughout the past few seasons. Hall of Famer Troy Aikman believes that Prescott will get […]

One of the biggest shockers of the NFL offseason was Bill Belichick not landing a head coaching job, with several teams having vacancies at some point. NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman was also stunned to see that Belichick didn’t get a coaching job, and he doesn’t know if it’s a possibility that he’ll get […]

The UCLA Bruins football program has a long and storied history, filled with memorable moments and legendary players who have made significant contributions to the sport. Before UCLA football kicks off for the 2024 season, now as Big Ten members, we decided to rank the top 10 players in the Bruins history. 1. Jackie Robinson […]

The success that CJ Stroud is experiencing is not a coincidence. Bobby Slowik has been carefully crafting the Houston Texans offense in order to let his star thrive in almost all situations. With another season for the defensive coordinator and quarterback duo, DeMeco Ryans will surely notch more entries in the win column. A big […]

The Ravens’ Lamar Jackson has been putting on his business hat in recent months with the goal of spreading the popularity of his famous number eight farther in the world of football apparel. Meanwhile, Cowboys legend Troy Aikman is also adding the number to his myriad products which has caused Jackson to challenge Aikman in […]

The Dallas Cowboys ended the season in common franchise fashion. Dallas was booted in the first round after another year of high hopes behind a skilled offense and explosive defense. Former Cowboys quarterback Troyo Aikman spoke on the Cowboys’ 2023 playoff appearance, alluding to the same hopes and end to the season Dallas endures every […]

Dak Prescott silenced many doubters during a career regular season campaign that included 4,516 passing yards, 38 total touchdowns and only nine interceptions. They came roaring back after the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, however, with plenty of football fans believing that the organization should move on from the veteran signal-caller. […]

Troy Aikman wants to see Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL. The quarterback-turned-broadcaster made the admission while the camera was showing Harbaugh at Saturday’s Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens playoff game, via Brett McMurphy of Action Network. “I hope we see him in the NFL next year,” Aikman said of Harbaugh. “He’s going to make somebody a […]

Justin Fields is entering the home stretch of his third season with the Chicago Bears. He has played 35 games in a Bears uniform, and he has had his share of highlights and key mistakes. ESPN analyst and Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman has observed Fields throughout his career, and he saw him up […]

New York Jets All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is usually going after quarterbacks. On Wednesday, Williams had his sights set on a quarterback that’s been out of the game for 23 years: broadcaster Troy Aikman. During the Monday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Jets, Aikman claimed that Williams had referred to […]

Troy Aikman carved out a decorated NFL career as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. He helped deliver three Super Bowl titles and was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXVII. Aikman also has six Pro Bowl appearances. Nowadays, Aikman spends his time as a commentator for FOX. Given Aikman’s decorated career, have you ever wondered […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had an eventful game on Monday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers, turning the ball over multiple times for Steelers scores, and committing two penalties. Despite all that, Watson had a chance to lead the Browns down the field for a go-ahead score. During that drive, the broadcast showed Deshaun […]

Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman almost played for the Miami Dolphins in the 2003 NFL season. Aikman had strong connections to Norv Turner and Dave Wannstedt when the two coaches worked for the Dolphins in the early 2000s. Turner served as Dallas’ offensive coordinator for three seasons early in Aikman’s NFL career. […]

New Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris got his first taste of the white-hot NFL (preseason) spotlight as his awkward handshake with Monday Night Football announcer Joe Buck went viral. The next day, Buck tried to make things better for Harris, but even he admitted that the response from Troy Aikman made him laugh. Harris joined […]

Troy Aikman had many existential comments in a Monday morning interview about where his career is going, and if he will ever join an NFL front office as a GM. The Hall of Fame QB was interviewed on Sportsradio 86.7 FM by the “Norm and D Invasion” show and spoke about his broadcasting career as […]

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman is no stranger to the bright lights. His takes on NFL matters such as Tom Brady’s possible return routinely make headlines. Now, Aikman is in the news for a surprising, rumored development in his personal life. According to multiple sources, the 56-year-old Hall-of-Famer was spotted […]

NFL legend Troy Aikman doesn’t want to meddle on Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders amid rumors that TB12 could unretire and suit up for the Vegas franchise. However, in his opinion, anything is possible when it comes to Brady. With that said, Aikman is not really ruling out the possibility that Brady comes […]

In the eyes of former quarterback Troy Aikman, there hasn’t been a Dallas Cowboys signal-caller since his glory days that he admires more than the one currently under center for the team, and that’s no other than Dak Prescott. In a recent appearance at the “Light It Up’’ gala, Aikman gave high praises for Dak […]

Some NFL stars are great from the get-go. However, adjusting to the NFL isn’t always easy. As a result, there are also stars who were late-bloomers. There’s simply nothing wrong with being a late-bloomer. In fact, it’s better late than never for these players to blossom into stars. For this piece, let’s take a look […]