Troy Aikman may be soon circling back to old friends as his career hits an uncertain crossroads. <\/p>\n
Prior to Monday\u2019s Cowboys-Eagles clash<\/a> in Philadelphia, the former Dallas quarterback took some time to catch up with Jerry Jones as his current ESPN contract as the analyst voice behind \u201cMonday Night Football\u201d along with Joe Buck is set to expire at the end of the season.<\/p>\n He has yet to be approached for an extension, unlike his booth partner of 25 seasons.<\/p>\n Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones poses with former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman before a game between the Cowboys and the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Getty Images<\/p>\n Jones said Tuesday that the idea of teaming up with Aikman again is \u201cvery possible\u201d and deemed him \u201ccertainly qualified\u201d for an NFL front office during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan.<\/p>\n \u201cYes, I could and would,\u201d Jones said regarding if he\u2019s open to Aikman taking up a role within the organization. \u201cIt\u2019s that simple because I do think that much of him with his basic command and knowledge of NFL football. He\u2019s certainly qualified to do anything mentioned. He\u2019s outstanding.<\/p>\n \u201cThe answer is not necessarily that we\u2019re going to do anything more direct with the team at this time, but don\u2019t rule it out. It is very possible.\u201d<\/p>\n In September, Buck received a six-year, $108 million contract extension<\/a> to remain as the play-by-play voice of ESPN\u2019s NFL coverage.<\/p>\n Earlier this month before the Rams-Bills game, Buck and Aikman had an argument over the contracts<\/a> and lack thereof for the latter.<\/p>\n Puck reported that Aikman felt it was \u201cthe ultimate act of betrayal.\u201d<\/p>\n Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stands with quarterback Troy Aikman before a football game against the Green Bay Packers in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 1994. Sports Illustrated via Getty Ima<\/p>\n Aikman, 59, has been speaking publicly, suggesting his time with the network will end after the Super Bowl. <\/p>\n He is open to new paths and previously said he would have \u201ca hard time not taking a good look\u201d at an opportunity to work with his former team of 12 years that included three Super Bowls.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been through the highest of highs, we\u2019ve been through some pretty tough moments as well. Our relationship is complicated. I think he would agree with that, but it is one that\u2019s built, I believe, on respect,\u201d the Hall of Famer told Mike Fischer last week<\/a>. \u201cThis week, he said some really kind things, which meant a lot to me, quite honestly. So, yeah, I would welcome any conversation with Jerry, and quite honestly I don\u2019t know if there would be, or if there ever would be an opportunity. But if Jerry came to me and felt that, in his heart, I could lend some services that would help make them better, I would \u2014 I\u2019d have a hard time not taking a good look at that.\u201d<\/p>\n ESPN analyst Troy Aikman looks on prior to a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Getty Images<\/p>\n Aikman, who was Jones\u2019 first draft pick as Cowboys owner in 1989, served as a consultant for the Dolphins during their search for coach and GM during the offseason.<\/p>\n Front Office Sports previously reported that he does not have a \u201cformal and ongoing agreement\u201d with Miami.<\/p>\n