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Pat McAfee responds to speculation he could replace Troy Aikman in ‘MNF’ booth

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Richter, E. (2026, October 14). Pat McAfee responds to speculation he could replace Troy Aikman in ‘MNF’ booth. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/pat-mcafee-responds-to-speculation-he-could-replace-troy-aikman-in-mnf-booth/

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Pat McAfee dismissed speculation that he could replace Troy Aikman in the ESPN "Monday Night Football" booth, stating there has been no discussion about it on X. The article centers on the uncertainty surrounding Aikman’s contract status as his deal with ESPN expires this year, while co-host Joe Buck recently signed an extension. McAfee currently hosts “Monday Night Football Field Pass” and is doing an alternative Super Bowl broadcast for a significant sum at ESPN, but he remains firm in rejecting any potential transition to Aikman's role.

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Pat McAfee dismissed speculation that he could replace Troy Aikman in the "Monday Night Football" booth for ESPN, writing, "This isn’t real." Aikman's contract with ESPN expires this year and hasn't been renewed yet, while his partner Joe Buck has signed a new deal. Some believe this might be their last season together since the Super Bowl, which is airing on ABC/ESPN this year, could mark the end of their iconic duo that began in 2002 when they were with Fox. McAfee currently hosts "Monday Night Football Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show" on ESPN2 alongside Buck and Aikman's regular broadcast on ABC/ESPN.

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Erich Richter

63 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

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🔮 During a halftime show alongside Scott Van Pelt and Pat McAfee on Sept. 28, when the Bears made easy work of the Eagles on “Monday Night Football,” Kelce couldn’t stop referring to the Eagles as his team.

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Troy Aikman’s murky contract situation remains a dark cloud over ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” booth and Pat McAfee wants nothing to do with it. asserted

McAfee → remain → it

McAfee threw cold water on a Front Office Sports opinion piece stating he could replace Aikman, who is in the last year of his deal and remains without a new contract while partner Joe Buck has been extended. uncertain

Buck → throw → contract

“This isn’t real,” McAfee wrote Tuesday on X. asserted

McAfee → write → X.

ESPN has what many consider to be the best NFL broadcast duo, as Buck and Aikman have been together since 2002 when they were with Fox. asserted

they → have → Fox

At the time, Buck replaced Pat Summerall as Fox’s top voice, and Aikman and Cris Collinsworth rounded out the trio. asserted

Aikman → replace → trio

Collinsworth eventually departed for NBC and Buck and Aikman have been a duo ever since. asserted

Buck → depart → NBC

Some speculate that this could be the final year of the duo since Aikman hasn’t accepted a new contract while Buck has. uncertain

Buck → speculate → contract

ABC/ESPN airs the Super Bowl this year, which could potentially mark the end of the iconic duo. uncertain

which → air → duo

McAfee is doing an alt-cast of the Super Bowl this year and has “Monday Night Football Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show” on ESPN2 while Buck and Aikman are on ABC/ESPN. asserted

Buck → do → ESPN

He has a massive contract at the network valued at over $60 million per year. asserted

He → have → year

The Front Office Sports pieces speculates that if McAfee’s alt cast impresses ESPN bosses, he could be one to jump in and succeed Aikman. uncertain

he → speculate → Aikman

While McAfee is dismissing the idea for now, it is unclear what ESPN executives are thinking and Aikman’s contract situation remains unsettled. uncertain

situation → dismiss → what

Other potential replacements for Aikman include Sean McVay if he chooses to step away from coaching, Peyton or Eli Manning. asserted

he → include → coaching

Pat McAfee responds to speculation he could replace Troy Aikman in ‘MNF’ booth

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