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NFL legend Troy Aikman’s new deal with ESPN is reportedly on hold due to Tom Brady.
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Following a phenomenal 23-year career in the NFL, Tom Brady began his next chapter as a football analyst with FOX Sports.
Brady leveraged his legacy to negotiate a 10-year deal with the network, where he’s reportedly paid $37.5 million annually.
The consequences of this deal are now coming into play, with Troy Aikman reportedly using it as a benchmark for his contract extension with ESPN.
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesESPN reportedly wants to pay Troy Aikman less than Tom Brady
Aikman’s current deal is all set to expire in 2027, meaning he could leave ESPN and join a rival network if he wants. The Dallas Cowboys icon currently earns around $18 million a year with ESPN.
Evidently, he must be expecting a massive payday from the network if he chooses to renew his contract. With Joe Buck already signing a six-year, $108 million extension, many expected Aikman to sign over the dotted line next.
However, there has been a delay in it and Front Office Sports reported it’s due to ESPN trying to find a ‘sweet spot’ between his current deal and Brady’s market-resetting $37.5 million annual salary.
“Shortly after Aikman signed a five-year deal worth $18 million a year in 2022, Tom Brady completely reset the market for game analysts with a 10-year deal at Fox Sports worth $37.5 million per year.
“So one reason for the delay could be Aikman and ESPN trying and failing to find the sweet spot between Aikman’s $18 million and Brady’s $37.5 million,” Front Office Sports stated.
With that in mind, Aikman could possibly be hunting a deal worth $30 million per year. Otherwise, he may take his talents to the network that can bid the highest for him in 2027.
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