{"id":482633,"date":"2026-10-31T20:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T20:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/482633\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T20:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T20:10:12","slug":"former-nfl-player-demands-that-if-jerry-jones-signs-troy-aikman-he-should-also-sign-another-cowboys-legend-thats-not-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/482633\/","title":{"rendered":"Former NFL player demands that if Jerry Jones signs Troy Aikman, he should also sign another Cowboys legend: \u201cThat\u2019s not right\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel has jokingly challenged Dallas Cowboys<\/a> owner Jerry Jones<\/a> over his reported interest in bringing Troy Aikman back to the organization.<\/p>\n

Samuel believes that if the franchise wants to reunite with its legendary quarterback, another member of its championship-winning past deserves an invitation: Michael Irvin.<\/p>\n

Miranda Lambert is bringing country hits to the Cowboys-Eagles Thanksgiving show<\/p>\n

The discussion comes as Aikman’s future in television remains uncertain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Hall of Fame quarterback, who currently works as an analyst for ESPN’s Monday Night Football, recently suggested there’s a 50-50 chance he won’t return to broadcasting next year.<\/p>\n

Aikman’s contract with ESPN expires after the Super Bowl in February 2027, and reports have raised questions about whether the network intends to offer him an extension.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His broadcasting partner, Joe Buck, secured a new five-year agreement in September, adding another layer to the uncertainty surrounding Aikman’s position.<\/p>\n

With his television future unresolved, the former Cowboys quarterback could potentially explore opportunities elsewhere, including a return to the franchise where he established his legacy.<\/p>\n

Jones has already expressed interest in that possibility, leaving the door open for Aikman to take on a significant position within the organization. During a recent radio appearance, the Cowboys owner described a potential reunion as “very possible.”<\/p>\n

Samuel quickly weighed in on the possibility, suggesting that Jones shouldn’t bring Aikman back without also finding a place for Irvin.<\/p>\n

“How can Jerry Jones hire Troy Aikman and not bring Michael Irvin along. That\u2019s not right,” Samuel wrote on X.<\/p>\n

Asante Samuel believes Michael Irvin deserves a place in potential Cowboys reunion<\/p>\n

Samuel’s suggestion carries a connection to Dallas’ successful past. Aikman and Irvin were central figures during the Cowboys’ dominant run in the 1990s, establishing themselves as one of the NFL’s most productive quarterback-receiver combinations.<\/p>\n

Together, they helped Dallas capture three Super Bowl championships, building a legacy that remains closely associated with the franchise’s greatest era.<\/p>\n

Their on-field chemistry was particularly impressive, with Aikman completing 641 passes to Irvin across 128 games together. Those connections produced 9,949 receiving yards and 54 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Irvin was a major offensive weapon throughout that period, while Aikman provided the leadership and consistency that helped the Cowboys compete for championships.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Their contributions made them two of the most recognizable figures in franchise history.<\/p>\n

Bringing the pair back into the organization could also create an opportunity for Dallas to benefit from their experience and understanding of what it takes to build a championship-caliber team.<\/p>\n

Both players know the expectations that come with representing one of the NFL’s most recognizable franchises.<\/p>\n

Aikman has previously expressed interest in working in an NFL front office, and his consulting experience with the Miami Dolphins could provide a foundation for a move into an executive position.<\/p>\n

However, there’s no confirmation that Dallas has made a formal offer or that discussions have progressed beyond the possibility raised by Jones.<\/p>\n

Whether Aikman eventually leaves broadcasting remains another important question. With ESPN yet to secure his future beyond the current season, the 59-year-old could soon face a significant career decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel has jokingly challenged Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones over his reported interest in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":482634,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[102,104,103],"class_list":["post-482633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-headlines","tag-dallas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/482633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=482633"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/482633\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/482634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=482633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=482633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=482633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}